Apucarana athletes achieve success in regional and state sports competitions

Athletes from Apucarana secured multiple podium finishes in recent sporting events. In the sixth edition of the Paraná Master Open Games (JAPS Máster) held in Londrina, the men’s 50+ basketball team earned second place after defeating Rolândia and Francisco Beltrão before falling to Londrina in the final. The women’s 40+ handball team also achieved a third-place finish.

Additionally, during the 35th Ivaí Valley Open Games (JAVI’s) hosted in Jardim Alegre and surrounding municipalities, Apucarana claimed titles in men’s handball, men’s and women’s athletics, and men’s table tennis. The city’s men’s basketball team also secured third place in this regional competition.

Mayor Rodolfo Mota highlighted that these results reflect the impact of municipal sports incentive policies, including the Bolsa Atleta Municipal program, aimed at developing local talent.