Brazilian towns celebrate medals at regional school sports events
Athletes from Presidente Prudente added several swimming medals, including a silver in the 100 m freestyle and bronzes in relay events, as the city continued its strong showing at the 68th Jogos Regionais in Tupã.
In Paraná, the Apucarana delegation emerged as the top athletics medalist at the final phase of the 72nd Jogos Escolares, securing ten medals – five gold, three silver and two bronze – with standout performances in the 5 km march and high jump.
Valinhos opened the Itatiba regional games with three team victories and two silver medals in karate, while also reaching the podium in badminton, beach volleyball and tennis.
The Luterano Rui Barbosa school from Marechal Cândido Rondon won the state handball championship for the 12‑14 age group, earning a place at the School Olympics in Brasília.
Fernando Ripoli of Ribeirão Pires captured gold in the P23 parapoomsae category for autistic athletes at the 56th Brazil Games of Taekwondo, marking the team's first official competition appearance.