Macaé and Orleans Launch Extensive Sports Programs for 2026
Macaé kicks off its "Esporte Verão" program while Orleans unveils its 2026 football calendar, emphasizing community sports and athlete support.
- • Macaé's Esporte Verão runs January 24 to February 8 with diverse sports activities at Praia Campista.
- • Orleans' 2026 football calendar includes adult and youth competitions in field football and futsal from February to November.
- • Macaé's Bolsa Atleta program provides financial aid ranging from R$500 to R$1500 for athletes aged 10 or older.
- • Orleans schedules technical congresses throughout the year to organize competitions and promote amateur sports.
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The municipalities of Macaé and Orleans have announced comprehensive sports initiatives for 2026, aiming to foster community involvement and athletic development across all age groups. Macaé's "Esporte Verão" program, commencing January 24 and running through February 8 at the Arena Esportiva on Praia Campista, features beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach tennis, futevôlei, frescobol, martial arts, dance classes, and other public activities. Secretary of Sports César Maillet highlighted the program's role in promoting quality of life and the Bolsa Atleta program's financial support of R$ 500 to R$ 1500 for athletes aged 10 and above competing in Olympic and non-Olympic sports. In parallel, Orleans' Department of Sports released its official 2026 football calendar encompassing adult and youth competitions in field football and futsal. Key events are slated from February to November, including the Adult Fut 7 Municipal Championship, multiple youth category championships, and special tournaments like the Intercompany Adult and Quarentão Futsal. Technical congresses for these competitions are scheduled periodically, facilitating team preparation and broad community participation. Orleans aims to strengthen amateur sports, while Macaé continues to build its reputation as a center for sports and social inclusion, with programs tailored to athletes with disabilities and robust support mechanisms. Together, these programs underscore the municipalities' commitment to sport as a means of health promotion, talent discovery, and community engagement.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
