# Pinheiros club sustains multi‑sport success > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pinheiros-womens-handball-league-progress > Updated: 2026-08-07T16:27:59.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 22. Pinheiros’ women’s handball kept its perfect run, beating Blumenau (29‑24) and Torres (28‑21) in the Liga Nacional de Handebol Feminino and securing a place in the South‑Central final, where it earned a silver medal after a narrow 24‑23 loss to Argentina’s Sedalo. The men’s handball side advanced through the Sul‑Centro tournament, defeating Uruguay’s Scuola Italiana and Ballester to reach the quarter‑finals and later captured the South‑Central American Club Championship, beating Nacional‑SC 29‑27. In water polo, the club recorded its first league win over Paineiras (17‑12) and, after mixed results—including a women’s 11‑8 loss to Flamengo and a men’s 15‑14 defeat—rebounded with decisive victories over ABDA (women 15‑7, later 15‑8) and a men’s derby win versus Paulistano (15‑10). Upcoming fixtures against Flamengo and Fluminense will decide playoff hopes. The basketball programme surged, with the LDB squad topping Group A after three straight wins (92‑67, 69‑65, 98‑54) and later extending its unbeaten run by beating Caxias and Caixa Brasília. The Sub‑22 team also claimed the Interligas title, defeating Argentina’s La Union 88‑72. Youth football collected bronze medals at the Footmania tournament in Portugal and at the Italy World Games, while the Sub‑12 and Sub‑13 squads added further podiums in European events. Badminton juniors shone at the SESC Diadema Festival, securing three podium finishes. Pinheiros’ tennis players continued to compete in the Santos Brazil M25 Classic, gaining professional exposure for juniors such as Henrique Nogueira and João Machado. Across handball, water polo, basketball, football, badminton and tennis, the club’s multi‑sport momentum persists as it heads toward further regional and continental contests. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Pinheiros aims for playoff spot with back‑to‑back games against Flamengo and Fluminense Pinheiros, fifth in Brazil’s water‑polo league, seeks playoff qualification with matches against Flamengo (Aug 8) and Fluminense (Aug 9) in Rio, streamed on YouTube. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-aims-for-playoff-spot-with-backtoback-games-against-flamengo-and-fluminense ### 2026-07-22: Pinheiros Junior Tennis Team Gains Pro Experience at Santos Brazil M25 Event Pinheiros juniors competed in the Santos Brazil M25 tournament, gaining pro‑level experience ahead of the national junior championships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-junior-tennis-team-gains-pro-experience-at-santos-brazil-m25-event ### 2026-07-20: Pinheiros Club Players Compete in Santos Brazil M25 Tennis Classic Pinheiros club players competed in the Santos Brazil M25 Tennis Classic, with Henrique Nogueira/Tomás Macedo debuting in doubles and juniors gaining professional experience. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esporte-clube-pinheiros-players-kiko-damorim-and-henrique-nogueira-enter-main-draw-of-santos-brasil- ### 2026-07-17: Pinheiros Club Hosts Santos Brazil Tennis Classic M25 Tournament Pinheiros Club in São Paulo hosts the Santos Brazil Tennis Classic M25, with qualifying on 20 May and a $30 k prize. Five club players, including Felipe Meligeni and Henrique Nogueira, will compete. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-club-hosts-santos-brazil-tennis-classic-m25-tournament ### 2026-07-13: Pinheiros clubs dominate national handball and water polo fixtures Pinheiros’ women’s handball team beat Maringá 25‑18 to finish the South/Southeast phase undefeated, while its women’s water polo squad posted two wins at the Brazil Open and the men’s team lost 13‑11 to Flameng 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-clubs-dominate-national-handball-and-water-polo-fixtures ### 2026-07-12: Pinheiros clinches unbeaten Interligas Sub-22 basketball title Pinheiros beat Argentina's La Union 88‑72 in São Paulo to win the Interligas Sub‑22 basketball tournament unbeaten, with Lucca Boracina named MVP. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-clinches-unbeaten-interligas-sub-22-basketball-title ### 2026-07-11: Pinheiros handball teams win both women's and men's matches on Sunday Pinheiros’ women’s (29‑23) and men’s (30‑20) handball teams won their Liga Nacional matches on July 12, staying unbeaten and preparing for the next round on July 14. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-sub22-beats-argentine-opponent-earns-spot-in-interligas-final ### 2026-07-07: Brazil's Pinheiros youth football team wins bronze at Italy World Games Brazil's Pinheiros Sub‑13 team captured bronze at the Italy World Games, beating LFIDD Kenya 8‑1 after a 1‑0 semifinal loss, under coach Cidão. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-pinheiros-youth-football-team-wins-bronze-at-italy-world-games ### 2026-07-03: Pinheiros beats ABDA 15-7 in women's water polo league match Pinheiros defeated ABDA 15‑7 in a women's water polo league game on June 4, boosting morale before the Brazil Open in July. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-womens-water-polo-defeats-abda-15-7-in-league-match ### 2026-06-30: Pinheiros Club Youth Shine at SESC Diadema Badminton Festival Pinheiros badminton athletes earned three podium spots and a championship at the SESC Diadema Youth Badminton Festival on June 27, with the coach praising its developmental impact. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-club-youth-shine-at-sesc-diadema-badminton-festival ### 2026-06-28: Pinheiros takes youth football bronze, wins South-Central American handball title Pinheiros' youth football teams earned a bronze at Portugal's Footmania tournament, while its senior handball side won the South‑Central American championship, beating Nacional‑SC 29‑27. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esporte-clube-pinheiros-wins-southcentral-american-mens-handball-championship ### 2026-06-26: Pinheiros reaches South‑Center handball final as São Caetano clinches Paulista win Pinheiros beats Português-PE 27‑26 to reach the South‑Center handball final in Paraguay, while São Caetano wins 25‑23 over Sorocaba in the Paulista championship. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-reaches-southcenter-handball-final-as-so-caetano-clinches-paulista-win ### 2026-06-25: Pinheiros faces unbeaten Caxias in LDB first‑phase clash Pinheiros, unbeaten after four LDB games, meets unbeaten Caxias on 26 May in Rio Claro after a 93‑45 win over Brasília. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-faces-unbeaten-caxias-in-ldb-firstphase-clash ### 2026-06-24: Pinheiros Leads LDB Group A with Three Straight Wins Pinheiros won its first three LDB games, leading Group A with six points, and will face Brasília on Thursday in Rio Claro; coached by Vitor Galvani with notable double‑double performances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-leads-ldb-group-a-with-three-straight-wins ### 2026-06-24: Pinheiros beats Ballester to reach handball quarterfinals Pinheiros beat Argentina's Ballester 28‑20 in the Sul‑Centro group stage, clinching a quarter‑final spot and eyeing a fourth title. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-beats-ballester-to-reach-handball-quarterfinals ### 2026-06-20: Pinheiros secures multiple wins as it advances in basketball, water polo and handhandball competitions Pinheiros posted wins in basketball and handball while its women's water polo team beat ABDA; the men’s water polo side lost on penalties. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-water-polo-wins-womens-game-men-fall-on-penalties-vs-abda ### 2026-06-18: Pinheiros women's handball team claims silver at South-Central Championship Pinheiros women's handball reached the South‑Central final, losing 24‑23 to Argentina’s Sedalo after a 25‑17 semifinal win over Uruguay’s Scuola Italiana, earning silver. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-womens-handball-team-claims-silver-at-south-central-championship ### 2026-06-17: Pinheiros clinches women's handball final berth and defeats Paulistano in water‑polo derby Pinheiros qualifies for the women’s handball final after a 27‑16 win and beats Paulistano 15‑10 in a water‑polo derby. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-reaches-semifinal-of-southcentral-womens-handball-cup ### 2026-06-13: Pinheiros water polo falls to Flamengo in double showdown Pinheiros' women's team lost 11–8 and the men's team fell 15–14 to Flamengo in Liga Nacional water polo matches; upcoming games include ABDA and Paulistano. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-water-polo-falls-to-flamengo-in-double-showdown ### 2026-06-11: Pinheiros clinches first victory in Brazil's National Water Polo League Pinheiros beat Paineiras 17‑12 on June 10, securing its first win in Brazil's national water polo league; next match vs Flamengo on June 13. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-clinches-first-victory-in-brazils-national-water-polo-league ### 2026-06-11: Pinheiros women's handball team clinches fourth straight league win Pinheiros beat Torres 28‑21 to stay unbeaten in the Liga Nacional, with Mariana Merlin as standout, and looks ahead to a July home match and the Sul‑Centro tournament in Paraguay. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-handball-aquidauana-hosts-regional-tournament-pinheiros-clinches-league-win ### 2026-05-23: Pinheiros women's handball defeats Blumenau 29-24 in national league match Pinheiros women's handball beat Blumenau 29‑24, staying unbeaten in Santa Catarina and featuring debutant world champion Ana Paula Belo; next game vs São Carlos on June 1. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinheiros-womens-handball-defeats-blumenau-29-24-in-national-league-match --- Cite as: Pinheiros club sustains multi‑sport success. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pinheiros-womens-handball-league-progress