Capivari de Baixo and Imperatriz Kick Off Vibrant Community Sports Initiatives in 2026
Brazilian municipalities Capivari de Baixo and Imperatriz have launched dynamic community sports programs to engage youth and residents in health-promoting activities during the 2026 summer break.
- • Projeto Esporte de Verão in Capivari de Baixo offers seven sports modalities for children and adolescents during school vacations.
- • Fernando Goulart Corrêa highlighted the project's focus on health, leisure, discipline, and friendship.
- • The Ruas de Lazer event in Imperatriz attracted over 200 participants and features sports and wellness activities every Sunday.
- • The Secretary of Sports in Imperatriz plans to sustain and expand the Ruas de Lazer initiative throughout 2026, including in rural zones.
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On January 5, 2026, Capivari de Baixo launched the second edition of its Projeto Esporte de Verão, a comprehensive summer sports program offering activities in seven different modalities for children and adolescents during school vacations. The project features Futsal, Voleibol, Vôlei de Praia, Karatê, Xadrez, Futebol, and Jiu-Jitsu, welcoming both local youth and visiting children from other cities. Fernando Goulart Corrêa, coordinator of the Municipal Sports Department (DME), emphasized the initiative's mission to promote health, leisure, discipline, and friendship within a safe and educational environment. Detailed schedules specify the days, times, age groups, and venues for each sport, ensuring organized accessibility for participants.
Meanwhile, in Imperatriz, the first Ruas de Lazer event of 2026 was held on January 4, drawing over 200 participants, including children, youth, and adults. This weekly Sunday event, running from 7 AM to 10 AM along Avenida Bernardo Sayão, aims to encourage healthy habits and broaden access to sport and leisure activities. The program features volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, soccer, and dodgeball, accompanied by wellness services such as massage tents offering chiropractic and osteopathy care. Municipal Secretary Getúlio Melo highlighted the project's consistency, stating, "Every Sunday, we bring sports, music, and health to participants. Rain or shine, Ruas de Lazer always happens."
Local resident Graça Moreira expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I love sports, and it was wonderful to participate in the first Ruas de Lazer of the year. I recommend it to everyone." Building on its success in 2025, the Municipal Secretary plans to continue and expand the Ruas de Lazer project throughout 2026, including reaching rural areas.
These community-driven initiatives in Capivari de Baixo and Imperatriz underscore a strong commitment to fostering health, wellness, and social engagement across diverse age groups through accessible sports and leisure activities during the summer period and beyond.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
