# Santa Catarina student sports competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-catarina-student-sports-competitions
> Updated: 2026-08-10T16:37:07.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Municipalities in Santa Catarina have qualified for the state stage of the Student Olympics of Santa Catarina (OLESC) after competing in regional rounds.

In the South region, the Orleans men’s handball team secured one of three available spots for the state phase following competition in Araranguá. In the West region, Chapecó earned four spots for the state stage, including regional titles in women’s futsal and men’s volleyball, alongside a bronze medal in women’s volleyball and a third-place finish in men’s basketball.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Chapecó to host major Santa Catarina history conference

Chapecó will host the 21st ANPUH-SC State History Meeting from August 18-21, focusing on frontiers, migration, and decolonial experiences.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-municipalities-qualify-for-olesc-state-stage

### 2026-08-08: Santa Catarina Canta music festival begins qualifying rounds

The Santa Catarina Canta music festival has launched its qualifying rounds, with Rio do Sul and Vale do Itajaí artists set to compete for spots in the grand final in Florianópolis.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-canta-music-festival-begins-qualifying-rounds

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