3rd Legislative Sports Forum to Address Brazil's Public Sports Policies

The Chamber of Deputies’ Commission of Sports will host the 3rd Legislative Sports Forum on November 26-27, 2025, focusing on public policies and legislative proposals relating to sports in Brazil. The forum aims to bring together parliamentarians, athletes, coaches, sports managers, academics, entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives to discuss themes including sports as a state policy, its educational and health impacts, and the promotion of sports careers and electronic sports. Over the two days, three roundtables will deliberate transformative sports experiences, the role of sports as a government policy, and pathways for developing Brazilian sports.

This forum, following successful editions in 2023 and 2024, reflects an ongoing commitment to strengthening sports legislation and public investment. It emphasizes the importance of sports not only as recreation but as a crucial element tied to education and public health strategies.

In parallel, the State Government of Paraná has invested R$1.1 billion since 2019 in sports and leisure infrastructure, building ten sports gyms and multiple skate parks. Highlights include a R$13.2 million sports gym in Planalto, aiming to be a regional hub for sports activities. The Meu Campinho program has invested over R$251 million in youth sports facilities. These initiatives complement the discussions at the forum by enhancing access to quality sports infrastructure.

Guto Silva, Paraná’s Secretary of Cities, underscored the social value of turning these infrastructure projects into vibrant community gathering places. Meanwhile, the Abrinq Foundation has raised concerns about children's excessive screen time, linking it to a rise in myopia and emphasizing the need for active leisure spaces.

Together, these developments point to a comprehensive approach to bolstering sports through public policy, infrastructure investment, and community health advocacy in Brazil.