# Regional sports competitions in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261007-regional-sports-competitions-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-10T00:26:49.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

Youth and regional sports competitions have remained active across Mato Grosso do Sul and neighboring regions. Following the mid-September State Athletics Championship in Chapadão do Sul, sporting activity expanded in early October to include the Mato Grosso Open Games regional stage in Araputanga. This event, involving 44 teams from 13 municipalities, features basketball, futsal, handball, and volleyball, with an expected 576 participants and a rotating audience of approximately 1,700 people.

Additionally, Mato Grosso do Sul prepared to send 51 athletes to the Brazilian Under-16 Athletics Championship in São Paulo, a national event with 1,227 registered participants that includes a tribute to Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos, known as ‘Piu’, whose image will appear on medals and trophies.

In Campo Grande, the Guanandizão Gymnasium hosted the 2026 FGMS State Artistic Gymnastics Championship. Organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Mato Grosso do Sul, the competition included approximately 191 athletes competing in both Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics across Beginner, Intermediate, and Base levels. Supported by the Municipal Sports Foundation (Funesp) with R$ 15,520 for arbitration costs, the event served as preparation for a national tournament in Maceió.

## Claims

- The Open Games are fundamental for adult athletes to maintain training, competition, and integration. (single source)
- The regional stage of the Mato Grosso Open Games is expected to attract 576 participants, including athletes, coaches, and officials. (single source)
- The competition features 44 teams from 13 municipalities competing in basketball, futsal, handball, and volleyball. (single source)
- The Mato Grosso Open Games 2026 consists of five regional stages, with winners advancing to state competitions. (single source)
- Mato Grosso do Sul will be represented by 51 athletes at the Brazilian Under-16 Athletics Championship. (single source)
- The Brazilian Under-16 Athletics Championship in São Paulo features 1,227 registered participants. (single source)
- The Brazilian Under-16 Athletics Championship will honor athlete Alison dos Santos, known as Piu. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Guanandizão hosts Mato Grosso do Sul State Artistic Gymnastics Championship

The Guanandizão Gymnasium in Campo Grande is hosting the 2026 FGMS State Artistic Gymnastics Championship, featuring 191 athletes from across Mato Grosso do Sul.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guanandizao-hosts-fgms-state-artistic-gymnastics-championship

### 2026-10-07: Regional sports competitions held in Mato Grosso and São Paulo

Regional sports events are underway in Brazil, including the Mato Grosso Open Games in Araputanga and the Brazilian Under-16 Athletics Championship in São Paulo.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-sports-competitions-held-in-mato-grosso-and-so-paulo

### 2026-09-15: Chapadão do Sul hosts state athletics championships

Chapadão do Sul hosted the Mato Grosso do Sul State Athletics Championship for Sub-14 and Sub-16 categories, gathering young talent from across the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chapado-do-sul-hosts-state-athletics-championships

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