# Beach sports growth and regional events in Brazil > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beach-sports-growth-and-regional-events-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-11-05T14:17:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Beach sports are seeing significant expansion in Brazil. Data from the Brazilian Tennis Confederation indicates that beach tennis practitioners grew from roughly 400,000 in 2021 to 1.1 million in 2023, as the sport transitioned from a seasonal coastal activity to a regular urban routine. In Maceió, environmental revitalization projects, such as the Renasce Salgadinho project, have improved local infrastructure to allow for national sporting events like the Brazilian Beach Volleyball Circuit. These efforts include sewage filtration systems to protect the sea and support tourism. Regional competitions continue to drive local economic activity. In Chapada dos Guimarães, the Centro-Oeste Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosting athletes across multiple age categories, while in Saquarema, the 4th stage of the National Footvolley Open is being held at Praia da Barrinha, featuring environmental education initiatives alongside professional competition. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: Sports tournaments held in Chapada dos Guimarães and Saquarema Beach volleyball and footvolley tournaments are being held in Chapada dos Guimarães and Saquarema, Brazil, featuring hundreds of athletes and aiming to boost local economies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-tournaments-held-in-chapada-dos-guimares-and-saquarema ### 2026-10-29: Beach sports expansion and environmental recovery in Brazil Beach tennis participation in Brazil has grown by 175% since 2021, while environmental recovery in Maceió has enabled the hosting of national beach volleyball competitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beach-sports-expansion-and-environmental-recovery-in-brazil --- Cite as: Beach sports growth and regional events in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beach-sports-growth-and-regional-events-in-brazil