Brazil Expands Inclusive Sports with TEAtivo Centers in Federal District and Strong Amputee Football Presence from Mogi das Cruzes
Brazil expands the TEAtivo program to the Federal District while Mogi das Cruzes fields three teams in the national amputee football championship, highlighting inclusive sports growth.
- • Two new TEAtivo centers announced in the Federal District to serve individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- • TEAtivo program operates 21 centers nationwide, fostering social and motor development.
- • Mogi das Cruzes competes with three teams in the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol de Amputados in Goiânia.
- • 45 athletes from Mogi involved, supported by the Brazilian Paralympic Clubs Committee.
- • Initiatives highlight Brazil’s focus on social inclusion through adapted sports programs.
Key details
Brazil has made significant strides in promoting inclusive sports through two key developments in June 2026. The Ministry of Sports announced the launch of two TEAtivo centers in the Federal District, extending the autism-focused program's reach into the Central-West region after successful implementation in the North and Northeast. Minister Paulo Henrique Cordeiro, speaking in Brasília, highlighted his personal connection to the region, describing the TEAtivo expansion as a milestone for inclusion of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA). The TEAtivo program, currently operating in 21 centers nationwide, aims to foster motor, social, and emotional development through adapted physical activities and specialized support. Governor Celina Leão praised the initiative as a "gift for the Federal District," emphasizing its role in creating opportunities through sports.
Meanwhile, the city of Mogi das Cruzes asserts its leadership in amputee football with three teams competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol de Amputados held in Goiânia from October 5 to 7. The Corinthians Mogi/Instituto Só Vida team enters Série A with strong ambitions, while Portuguesa looks to secure promotion from Série B. The Instituto Rogerinho R9 team, youngest among them, participates in Série C, underlining Mogi’s commitment to social inclusion through sports. A total of 45 athletes from Mogi will compete, benefiting from support by the Brazilian Paralympic Clubs Committee (CBCP), which enhances training and competition conditions. Rogerinho R9, the institute's founder, expressed pride in showcasing Mogi's serious work in fostering inclusion and sports development.
Together, these initiatives depict a growing national emphasis on sports as a powerful vehicle for social inclusion, community bonding, and empowerment of individuals with diverse abilities across Brazil.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
