Brazil Advances Sports Development with Incentive Law Workshops and Bolsa Atleta Program
Brazil boosts sports development through the Ministry's incentive law workshop in Belo Horizonte and Apucarana's new Bolsa Atleta program supporting 42 young athletes.
- • The Ministry of Sports assisted 260 individuals and held a workshop on the Law of Incentive to Sports in Belo Horizonte.
- • Minas Gerais has about 5,600 registered projects and R$1.37 billion raised under the LIE.
- • Apucarana launched its Bolsa Atleta Municipal program benefiting 42 young athletes with R$600 monthly each.
- • The Bolsa Atleta program supports athletes aged 10 to 17 across various sports disciplines.
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The Ministry of Sports held a significant event during the Caravana Federativa in Belo Horizonte on December 11-12, providing direct support to 260 individuals and organizing a workshop on the Law of Incentive to Sports (LIE). The workshop, attended by 46 participants, focused on educating local managers, sports entity representatives, and parliamentarians about accessing federal funds and the recent modernization of the LIE. Carolinne Neves, director of Sports Incentive Programs at the Ministry, emphasized the law's evolution into a practical tool for enhancing sports access and fostering local projects. Minas Gerais leads nationally with about 5,600 registered projects and R$1.37 billion raised through the LIE, supporting 57 ongoing projects that benefit over 17,700 people in 2025.
Concurrently, in Apucarana, the inaugural Bolsa Atleta Municipal program launched, providing monthly financial aid of R$600 to 42 young athletes aged 10 to 17. This program aims to nurture local talent by offering stable support for sports-related expenses, reducing the need for athletes to compete for other cities. The initiative covers multiple disciplines including basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics, with the first financial tranche amounting to R$180,000 over five months. Mayor Rodolfo Mota highlighted this program as a landmark shift in local sports policy fostering athletes' growth within their community.
These developments demonstrate Brazil's commitment to bolstering sports through direct financial support and comprehensive policy education. The Caravana Federativa saw participation from nearly 5,000 people across 600 municipalities, underscoring the importance of intergovernmental dialogue in advancing sports development nationally.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.