In celebration of World Physical Activity Day, sporting activities rock the Manaus Olympic Village
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The event brought together adults, children and young people from the RespirAR Program and the Champions of the Village Project
In celebration of World Physical Activity Day, the RespirAR Program and the Champions da Vila Project carried out sports activities on Friday (5), at the Vila Olímpica de Manaus. The event aimed to demonstrate the importance of physical activity in improving the quality of life and leisure of the population, through sports and combating a sedentary lifestyle.
“By promoting sports in its most diverse forms, we are not only combating a sedentary lifestyle, but also promoting quality of life and leisure”, said the Secretary of State for Sports and Leisure (Sedel), Jorge Oliveira.
The Villa Champions Project, linked to the Sports and Leisure Program in the Capital and Interior (Pelci), held friendly games in sports such as futsal, volleyball, 3×3 basketball, table tennis, handball, judo and athletics. For Nara Costa, mother of futsal athletes Davi Costa and Enzo Costa, the sport was essential in the development of her children.
“Sports activities are very important for all children. In the case of my oldest son, he was shy, so I came looking for that socialization. The other has problems with growth, I was advised to look for a sport that he could practice. In both cases, sport helped us a lot and in different situations”, highlighted Nara Costa.
RespirAR promoted sports practices for its members, students and parents at Pelci. The event included a stretching class, walking and a 100m relay on the athletics track, dodgeball and fun activities in the gym. Participants received instructions on how regular physical activities can be tools for improving quality of life, well-being and health.
“I started here at Vila Olímpica practicing the activities provided by the Government of Amazonas. Today I am already a marathon runner, I participated in two half marathons, I won the Manaus International Marathon in first place in my category. And this is very important because it encourages people who were only at home on the couch to practice physical activities and be healthier”, said Maria Aracelia, 65 years old.
In addition to providing a platform for sports, the events aim to raise awareness about the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle, marking the celebration of World Physical Activity Day in the city.
*With information from consultancy
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