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Indigenous Urban Games in Campo Grande

Overview

The 19th edition of the Indigenous Urban Games in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, concluded with approximately 500 participants from 21 indigenous communities competing in 10 modalities. The event included archery, athletics, tug-of-war, futsal, society football, spear throwing, and volleyball.

Organized by the Municipal Sports Foundation (Funesp) and the Subsecretariat for the Defense of Human Rights, the games aimed to promote social inclusion, integration, and the preservation of traditions. Beyond competition, the program featured cultural activities such as traditional craft exhibitions and a parade for the Indigenous Boy and Girl. Organizers anticipated an attendance of roughly 3,000 people.

Community leaders highlighted the health benefits of the event; Chief Adolfo Fonseca Loureiro of the Vivendas do Parque community noted that the games serve as a vital tool to combat high incidences of diabetes and hypertension through physical activity. The Vivendas do Parque community was the overall winner, securing seven titles.

Entities

Campo Grande · Fundação Municipal de Esportes · Parque do Sóter · Federação de Futebol de Mato Grosso do Sul · Morada dos Baís

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

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    Indigenous Urban Games gather 500 participants in Campo Grande

    The 19th Indigenous Urban Games in Campo Grande gathered 500 participants from 21 communities for sports competitions aimed at cultural preservation and community health.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Campo Grande hosts 19th Indigenous Urban Games

    The 19th Indigenous Urban Games in Campo Grande bring together 500 athletes from 21 communities for a weekend of sports and cultural celebrations.

Sources

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