Acre's Historic 2025 Sports Investment Spurs National Achievements and Social Inclusion
Acre's record investment in sports during 2025 leads to historic athletic successes and a strengthened commitment to social inclusion.
- • Acre invested R$ 3.585 million in sports federations, the largest in its history.
- • 223 athletes received financial support for national and international competitions.
- • 557 professionals were trained, and 1,995 children participated in inclusive sports activities.
- • Notable achievements include Wendell Barbosa's Pan American gold and Ramon Dino's Mister Olympia 2025 win.
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In 2025, Acre marked a transformative year in its sports sector through historic governmental investments and inclusive public policies. The state government, led by the Extraordinary Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel), invested R$ 3,585,508.00 in local sports federations — the largest ever in Acre's history — directly benefiting over 14,000 athletes. This culminated in a total investment of R$ 5,053,195.73 over the past 18 months.
Financial support enabled 223 athletes to compete in national and international competitions, with assistance covering travel expenses. Significant development efforts included the training of 557 sports professionals and inclusive engagement of 1,995 children in sporting activities, underscoring Acre's growing commitment to Paralympic and grassroots sports.
Athlete milestones highlighted the year's success: parathlete Wendell Barbosa achieved his third consecutive gold medal at the Pan American Championship, attributing his victories to government support. Ramon Dino earned national prominence with his historic win as the first Brazilian male to claim the Mister Olympia title in 2025. Additionally, Acre celebrated its first gold medal at the Brazilian School Games, signaling the state's rising stature in youth sports.
Early in the year, a focused R$ 1.5 million was allocated to football, emphasizing it as a vital component of Acre's sports strategy. The state's efforts to modernize facilities and promote inclusivity reflect a comprehensive, forward-looking sports agenda fostering both elite performance and social development.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
