Paralimpíadas Escolares and FRENA 2025 Highlight Inclusive Sports in São Paulo and Jundiaí
The Paralimpíadas Escolares second week competitions in São Paulo and the inclusive FRENA 2025 festival in Jundiaí showcase Brazil's ongoing commitment to adaptive sports and social inclusion.
- • The second week of Paralimpíadas Escolares 2025 runs from November 24-29 in São Paulo with multiple adapted sports disciplines.
- • Travel announcements are available for the Minas Gerais delegation participating in the Paralimpíadas.
- • FRENA 2025 involved 156 athletes from PEAMA and nearby cities, celebrating sport and inclusion in Jundiaí.
- • Athletes like Victor Freitas and Verônica Pina da Silva exemplify the personal growth fostered by these events.
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The second week of the Paralimpíadas Escolares 2025 is set to take place from November 24 to 29 in São Paulo, featuring a range of adaptive sports competitions including badminton, bocha, futebol pc, judô, natação, and tênis de mesa. Travel announcements for participating athletes, largely from Minas Gerais, are now available providing essential details for the delegation’s arrival and participation. These student-athletes had previously competed in the Meeting Paralímpico in Belo Horizonte and the JEMG/2025 state stage held in Poços de Caldas, initiatives sponsored by the Government of Minas Gerais to foster sports among young people with disabilities (Source 148899).
Simultaneously, the 23rd edition of the Regional Swimming Festival (FRENA 2025) celebrated inclusion and athletic achievement in Jundiaí. The event took place at the Olympic pool of CECE Nicolino de Luca and brought together 156 athletes from PEAMA and nearby cities, highlighting the spirit of overcoming challenges through sport. The atmosphere was festive, with all participants receiving medals and applause from family and friends. Director Vanessa Patrícia Rancoletta praised the festival’s democratic and inclusive nature, noting its role in empowering children, youths, and adults with disabilities. Athlete stories such as Victor Freitas, who improved his swimming after overcoming asthma, and Verônica Pina da Silva, who will go on to represent São Paulo in the National Olympics for APAEs, underscored the festival’s positive impact on personal growth and social inclusion. The success of the event also reflected the dedication of over 20 educators and volunteers ensuring a supportive environment (Source 148889).
Together, these events emphasize Brazil’s commitment to adaptive and inclusive sports at both the school competition level and in community-based festivals, fostering not just athletic skills but social integration and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.