# Regional sports competitions in Minas Gerais

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-competitions-in-minas-gerais
> Updated: 2026-08-24T22:14:50.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Athletes from Varginha and Ouro Branco achieved success in regional competitions in Minas Gerais. At the Copa Minas de Natação in Belo Horizonte, the Olímpico Clube/SEMEL Varginha team saw notable performances from Mariah Pires, who won three gold medals, and Sofia Helena, who secured gold in the 200m medley.

In martial arts, the Gracie Barra Ouro Branco team competed in the 8th Copa Profeta de Jiu-Jitsu in Congonhas. Several competitors, including Lucas Fonseca, Tiago Pereira, and Anna Alves, secured titles. The event included a moment where Anna Alves had a victory overturned by officials following a post-match review.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Regional sports teams achieve success in Minas Gerais competitions

Regional sports teams in Minas Gerais saw success at recent competitions, with Varginha swimmers winning multiple medals at the Copa Minas and Gracie Barra Ouro Branco securing titles in Jiu-Jitsu.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-sports-teams-achieve-success-in-minas-gerais-competitions

### 2026-08-11: Várzea Grande student-athletes qualify for national championships

Student-athletes from Várzea Grande's VG Mais Esportes project have qualified to represent Mato Grosso in the Brazilian School Championship in Brasília this November.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-student-athletes-qualify-for-national-championships

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