Brazil announces ambassadors for 2026 Youth Games in Foz do Iguaçu

The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) has announced 21 sports ambassadors for the 2026 CAIXA Youth Games, scheduled to take place in Foz do Iguaçu from October 19 to November 3. The ambassadors, consisting of Olympic champions and medalists, will participate in educational events, ceremonies, and provide mentorship to the approximately 5,000 participating athletes.

Notable ambassadors include Arthur Zanetti (artistic gymnastics), Beatriz Souza (judo), and Bruninho (volleyball). The group also features athletes from various disciplines such as table tennis, fencing, rowing, swimming, and futsal. The initiative aims to provide young athletes with examples of excellence and inspiration during their first major multi-sport competitions.

In preparation for upcoming youth competitions, the state of Paraíba has officially presented its delegation for the Youth Games. The Paraíba government, through the State Secretariat of Youth, Sport, and Leisure (Sejel), has provided travel support for athletes, coaches, and officials to compete in the high-performance event.