São Paulo Defines 218-Athlete Squad Aiming for Fifth Consecutive JEB Title in Uberlândia
São Paulo announces a 218-athlete squad for the 2025 Jogos Escolares Brasileiros, aiming to win their fifth consecutive title in Uberlândia.
- • São Paulo defined a delegation of 218 athletes for the 2025 JEB in Uberlândia.
- • Athletes were selected through sub-14 qualifiers from the State School Games (Jeesp).
- • Secretary Coronel Helena Reis highlighted recent success at the Jogos da Juventude with over 100 medals.
- • São Paulo aims for their fifth consecutive JEB title, having won the last four editions.
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São Paulo has finalized its team for the 2025 Jogos Escolares Brasileiros (JEB), scheduled from October 5 to 28 in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. The state's delegation comprises 218 athletes—107 boys and 111 girls—selected via sub-14 qualifiers from the Jogos Escolares do Estado de São Paulo (Jeesp).
The Secretariat of Sports, headed by Coronel Helena Reis, expressed strong confidence in the team’s prospects. She highlighted recent achievements, citing the team’s triumph at the Jogos da Juventude, where they won a third consecutive sub-17 championship and amassed over 100 medals. The JEB 2025 is expected to host over 4,000 young athletes from all Brazilian states competing in 18 sports, including athletics, basketball, and swimming.
São Paulo enters the tournament as the reigning powerhouse, having secured the last four JEB titles consecutively and seeking their fifth consecutive championship this year. The athlete selections and rigorous qualifiers underscore the state's commitment to maintaining dominance in youth sports. The Games present a major national platform to showcase emerging talent.
The robust delegation and successful preparatory campaigns position São Paulo as a formidable contender in the upcoming national youth sports event.