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Campo Grande is hosting the The 19th edition of the Indigenous Urban Games in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. The event features Sul, concluded with approximately 500 participants from 21 different indigenous communities competing in 10 modalities, such as modalities. The event included archery, athletics, tug-of-war, futsal, society football, spear throwing, and football. volleyball. Organized by the Municipal Sports Foundation (Funesp) and the Subsecretariat for the Defense of Human Rights, the games aim aimed to use sport as a tool for “social promote social inclusion, integration, and the preservation of indigenous traditions.” The traditions. Beyond competition, the program includes an opening ceremony at Morada dos Baís, athletic competitions at Parque do Sóter, and featured cultural activities including such as traditional craft exhibitions. 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.