Amazonas Government Amplifies Sports Investment with New Accessibility Initiatives
The Amazonas government launches new sports accessibility projects and increases investment to support athletes and broaden sports participation statewide.
- • The 'Vila Aberta para Todos' project was launched to increase accessibility of sports facilities to the public.
- • Athletes Sandro Viana and Maria de Fátima praised the Amazonas government's sports support programs.
- • The Bolsa Esporte Estadual program provides financial aid to athletes, supporting training and competitive success.
- • The Programa Esporte e Lazer na Capital e Interior serves over 15,000 athletes across more than 20 sports.
- • Community initiatives like Escolinha nos Bairros and Campeões da Vila promote free sports and social values.
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The Amazonas government is intensifying its investment in sports to boost high-performance athletics and broaden sports accessibility among the population. On December 14, Governor Wilson Lima launched the 'Vila Aberta para Todos' project designed to open sports facilities for families, students, and athletes of all ages, reflecting a significant push to democratize sports access. Olympic and Paralympic medalists Sandro Viana and Maria de Fátima lauded the state’s evolving sports policy during the launch event. Sandro Viana, who earned bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, credited the support from the state government for his successes, while Maria de Fátima, a three-time Brazilian record-breaker, emphasized the impact of the Bolsa Esporte Estadual program that provides crucial financial aid.
Currently, Amazonas is undergoing its most substantial sports investment phase, with policies aimed at enhancing athlete development and placing the state firmly on the national and international sports map. The Programa Esporte e Lazer na Capital e Interior (Pelci), the largest grassroots sports initiative in Brazil, serves over 15,000 athletes and offers access to more than 20 sports disciplines. Additionally, the Bolsa Esporte Estadual program allocates financial support ranging from R$ 400 to R$ 3,000 to athletes and coaches. Community efforts such as the Escolinha nos Bairros and Campeões da Vila projects further promote free sports opportunities and social values through sport at the Vila Olímpica.
These initiatives underscore Amazonas's commitment to fostering sports development and inclusivity, building on a solid foundation to nurture local and state-level athletic talent.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
