EUSA Insider:
Ivo Monteiro
Age: 21
Place of Birth: Porto, Portugal
University: University of Porto (POR)
Published: 6 February 2018
Briefly describe how and why did you get involved in Futsal?
I started to play futsal when I was 5 years old. Therefore, how and why is simply because sport, and in particular Futsal is in my veins, and I love the game.
"Futsal is in my veins, and I love the game"
What do you study? How do you balance your study, trainings and competitions?
I study economics, I just try do everything, there is always time for everything. Honestly, during the bachelor years Futsal was really my number one priority, but I still made time to study and I finished my bachelor with good marks.
Tell us about your experience of the European Universities Championships 2017. Is this your first time at an EUSA event?
It was my first time at an EUSA event. We won 3rd place, but I honestly think it was less than we deserve. We were the best team, and most people at the competition saw that. However, we were not the lucky ones in the semi-final, and that is just what happens in sport.
"The European Universities Games can make different cultures seem a little bit closer... it allows us to do what we love most at a high level."
In 2018 the European Universities Games 2018 will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, do you hope to be there? Why do you think university sport events are important?
I hope to be at the Games! Sport events like the European Universities Games can make different cultures seem a little bit closer and allows us to understand other people and, of course, it allows us to do what we love most at a high level.
This is your chance! What is your message to European students like yourself?
Do what you love. Don't stop doing it because you think you don't have time. I'm already working, in a big and demanding company and I still play futsal at a high level. When there is a time where you really have to choose make sure you've made everything you wanted till that moment and still chose with your heart.
EUSA would like to congratulate Ivo and his team on his success in Corum, we really hope to see you in Coimbra for the games!
