 The Pavilhão Atlântico acted as the main venue, staging the opening ceremonies and majority of the sporting events.The organization was awarded to Portugal during the 6th ACOLOP general assembly, gathered in Macau, on 10 October 2006.José Vicente de Moura, president of the Olympic Committee of Portugal and honorary president of the ACOLOP, is also the president of the Organizing Committee for the 2009 Lusophony Games (COJOL).