Brazilian sports: Volleyball promotion and Parabadminton championships

In Paraná, the Arapongas Under-17 men's volleyball team secured second place in the state Serie C Championship. Led by coach Jeferson Ribeiro, the achievement earns the team an unprecedented promotion to Serie B for the 2027 season. Individual honors were awarded to several players, including Giovane Umebara as MVP and best setter, Davi Ortiz as best opposite, Lucas Hatamura as best outside hitter, and João Montemezzo as best middle blocker.

In Sergipe, Aracaju is hosting the XI Brazilian Parabadminton Championship and the VI Diego Mota Youth Championship. The event, organized by the Brazilian Badminton Confederation (CBBd), features 198 athletes from 45 clubs across 17 states. The competition marks a significant expansion for the sport, with a record 19 athletes undergoing functional classification to determine their competitive classes. The inclusion of athletes from Alagoas and Bahia highlights the growing geographic reach of the national circuit.