Government of Pará guarantees support to over 100 athletes for national and international competitions
The financial incentive is mainly intended for covering travel, registration, and accommodation costs, ensuring that athletes can represent the State in various competitions
The Government of Pará, through the State Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel), signed on the morning of this Monday (6) support terms for over 100 athletes, who will represent the State in national and international competitions in the coming weeks. The event took place in the auditorium of the Olympic Stadium of Pará Journalist Edgar Proença, the Mangueirão, in Belém, and gathered representatives from various sports, including karate, swimming, taekwondo, muay thai, gymnastics, bodybuilding, American football, parataekwondo, and flag football.
The ceremony was attended by the State Secretary of Sports and Leisure, Cássio Andrade, and the Municipal Secretary of Sports, Youth and Leisure of Belém, Gleisson Oliveira. During the event, Cássio Andrade highlighted the commitment of the Government of Pará to strengthen sports and ensure conditions for athletes to compete at a high level.
“The Government of Pará, through Seel, is sponsoring athletes who will represent our State in competitions across Brazil and the world. Governor Helder Barbalho and Vice Governor Hana Ghassan are very proud to support this large group of over 100 athletes, who continue to carry the flag of Pará to the podiums. We are all together promoting and developing sports throughout the State, so that Pará continues to stand out nationally and internationally,” said the secretary.
Investment in Pará talent - Currently, over a thousand athletes have received support from the Government of Pará, through Seel, for participation in national and international competitions in different modalities. The program allows up to three support requests per athlete each year, with two for national competitions and one for international.
The financial incentive is mainly intended for travel, registration, and accommodation, ensuring that athletes can represent the State safely and peacefully.
“The Government's investment in these athletes and in sports is an investment in the future. These are professionals who proudly carry the flag of Pará across Brazil and the world. Our commitment is to continue encouraging and valuing these talents that inspire generations,” added Cássio Andrade.
Only in 2024, the Government of Pará allocated R$ 4.7 million in support to 1,365 athletes, enabling the realization of dreams and strengthening the presence of Pará sports in high-performance competitions in Brazil and other countries.
