| Portugal at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
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| IOC code | POR |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 44 (23 men and 21 women) |
| Medals Ranked 18th |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Portugal competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. [1]
| Rank | Sports | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Swimming | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals (2 entries) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | João Coelho | Athletics | Men's 400 metres | 3 August |
| Gold | Gabriel Lopes | Swimming | Men's 200 metre individual medley | 3 August |
| Gold | Mariana Machado | Athletics | Women's 5000 metres | 5 August |
 Silver | Eliana Bandeira | Athletics | Women's shot put | 1 August |
| Silver | Camila Rebelo | Swimming | Women's 200 metre backstroke | 2 August |
| Silver | Decio Andrade | Athletics | Men's hammer throw | 4 August |
| Silver | Camila Rebelo | Swimming | Women's 100 metre backstroke | 4 August |
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