Brazil Advances Sports Inclusion with TEAtivo Autism Program and Itapevi Youth Futsal Festival
Brazil strengthens sports inclusion through Autism-focused TEAtivo program and Itapevi’s youth futsal festival.
- • The TEAtivo program trains 35 professionals across seven North Region capitals to assist 840 individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through sports.
- • Breno Alves from SNPAR highlighted the program's role in promoting social inclusion and transforming lives.
- • Itapevi’s Sub-10 Futsal Festival engaged about 240 children from the Mais Esportes program, emphasizing discipline and respect.
- • Local government in Itapevi fully supported the festival by providing infrastructure, medals, and meals.
Key details
On October 4, 2025, Brazil's Ministry of Sports reinforced its commitment to social inclusion through two key initiatives: the TEAtivo program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA) and the Sub-10 Futsal Festival in Itapevi.
The TEAtivo program, launched in Manaus and covering seven capitals in Brazil's North Region, is training 35 professionals to support 840 individuals with TEA over 12 months in activities like athletics, futsal, swimming, and capoeira. Breno Alves, Chief of Staff at the National Secretariat for Paradesporto (SNPAR), emphasized that the trained professionals will be agents of inclusion, fostering social transformation through sports.
Meanwhile, the city of Itapevi hosted a Sub-10 Futsal Festival featuring approximately 240 children from the Mais Esportes program. The event, held at the Ginásio de Esportes, started with the Brazilian national anthem and promoted values such as discipline, respect, and cooperation among young participants. The local government provided all necessary infrastructure, including sports equipment, medals, and meals, supporting children's engagement in sports and social interaction.
These initiatives highlight Brazil's ongoing efforts to harness sports as a tool for promoting inclusion, accessibility, and community development across diverse populations.