São José dos Campos Clinches Historic Seventh Consecutive Title at Jogos Abertos do Interior
São José dos Campos achieved a record-breaking seventh straight championship and set a new points record at the 87th Jogos Abertos do Interior, highlighting their dominant sports program.
- • São José dos Campos won its seventh consecutive Jogos Abertos do Interior title with 359 points.
- • The municipality broke the previous points record of 344 set in 2010 by São Caetano do Sul.
- • Claudemir Cabral emphasized planning, continuity, and teamwork as keys to their success.
- • São José dos Campos becomes the fifth most successful municipality with nine total titles.
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São José dos Campos has secured a landmark seventh consecutive championship at the 87th Jogos Abertos do Interior, held in Ribeirão Preto. The municipality accumulated a record-breaking 359 points, surpassing the previous mark of 344 points set by São Caetano do Sul in 2010. Finishing behind them, Santos achieved second place with 271 points, and Sorocaba took third with 157.5 points.
Claudemir Cabral, head of the São José dos Campos delegation, highlighted that this heptacampeonato reflects the success of a meticulously planned sports project based on continuity and team effort. He asserted, “Other municipalities are excelling, but these results show that solid planning and dedication produce lasting achievements.”
With this victory, São José dos Campos rises to the fifth most successful municipality in the competition’s history, now holding a total of nine titles. In contrast, Santos remains the most decorated with 26 titles. The event featured 5,308 athletes from 144 cities across São Paulo, underscoring the competitive spirit of the region.
This ongoing dominance cements São José dos Campos' status as a powerhouse in São Paulo’s sporting landscape, demonstrating the efficacy of its long-term sports development strategies in maintaining high performance levels across multiple editions of the Jogos Abertos do Interior.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
