Athletes from Minas Gerais achieve success in regional and national competitions

Several young athletes from Minas Gerais have achieved notable results in recent sporting events. In the Minas Gerais Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Belo Horizonte, 14-year-old Gabrielly Vale from Dores de Campos secured second place in her category. Representing the Academia Corpo Perfeito, she was joined by athletes Ademir and André from the neighboring municipality of Barroso, who earned silver and bronze medals, respectively.

In gymnastics, 16-year-old Victor Moisés Santiago Rezende represented Minas Gerais at the 2026 Youth Games in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. A member of the Giro por Ginásticas project through the Instituto Bons Ventos in Papagaios, Rezende participated in the artistic gymnastics competitions held between October 30 and November 1. The event, organized by the Brazilian Olympic Committee, featured approximately 5,000 athletes across 20 different sports.