Brazil Allocates R$1.5 Million to Support Youth Athletes at South American School Competition
Brazil commits R$1.5 million to ensure youth athletes participate in the South American School Competition relocated to Paraguay due to budget issues.
- • Brazil allocates R$1.5 million to support the participation of 240 members of its delegation in the South American School Competition.
- • The event was relocated from Brazil to Assunção, Paraguay, due to budget constraints.
- • Funding covers registration and airfare for the delegation.
- • Ongoing discussions with Paraguayan officials, CONSUDE, and CBDE ensure Brazil's participation.
- • Brazil reaffirms its commitment to school and grassroots sports despite financial challenges.
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The Brazilian Ministry of Sports has announced the allocation of R$1.5 million to fund the participation of the Brazilian delegation in the upcoming South American School Competition. Originally planned to be held in Brazil, budget constraints prompted the relocation of the event to Assunção, Paraguay. This funding will cover registration fees and airfare for approximately 240 members of the Brazilian delegation, ensuring their continued involvement despite the logistical challenges.
Minister André Fufuca emphasized the government's dedication to supporting school and grassroots sports, stating that discussions are ongoing with Paraguayan authorities, the South American Confederation of Educational Sports (CONSUDE), and the Brazilian Confederation of School Sports (CBDE) to finalize arrangements. Technical teams from the Ministry will soon meet with representatives from these organizations and state sports federations to confirm details and facilitate Brazilian athletes' participation.
This move reaffirms Brazil's commitment to nurturing young athletic talent through school sports events, overcoming financial and logistical obstacles to maintain its presence on the regional sports stage.