With the support of the Government of Pará, Pará athlete wins South American Bowling Championship
In Lima, Peru, Pará athlete Dayse Silva, a national reference, won the South American championship in the senior category, alongside athletes from BA, MG, and MT.
By Jessé Lima Melo (SEEL)
23/07/2025 08h11
Brazilian national team champions of South America 2025, in Lima, Peru, with Pará athlete Dayse Silva (2nd from right to left) and athletes Jacque Costa (MG), Marizete Scheer (MT), and Titila Alvarez (BA)
The Pará athlete Dayse Silva, a national reference in bowling, had one of the most exciting journeys in the 2025 South American Bowling Championship, held from July 13 to 19 in Lima, Peru. Representing Brazil in the senior category, Dayse debuted for the first time in this category and returned to the country with the title of South American champion, alongside her teammates: athletes Jacque Costa (MG), Marizete Scheer (MT), and Titila Alvarez (BA). The athlete received support from the Government of Pará, through the State Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel).
"It was something extraordinary, a great overcoming, especially because of the intense cold we faced. Debuting in the senior team and coming back with gold is priceless," said Dayse Silva right after the tournament.
Pará athlete Dayse Silva: "It's not in the championship that you win the medal. We arrive ready for that," she said.
"This is the merit of work done beforehand, of preparation, focus, and determination. It's not in the championship that you win the medal. We arrive ready for that," the Pará athlete added.
The competition brought together athletes from 12 South American countries, including powerhouses like Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. The Brazilian senior team faced a tough battle against the Colombian team, which came in as the favorite for the title.
"In the fourth match, we were practically tied. That's when we gathered, hugged, and decided it was time to change the color of the medal. The silver was already ours. We went for the gold," Dayse recounted, emotional.
In addition to technical performance, the competition was marked by cultural exchange and learning. "It's not just bowling. In international competitions, we learn a lot from other athletes, coaches, new techniques, different structures. The evolution is continuous," highlighted Dayse, who also works as a base coach, taking the opportunity to support the youth athletes present: "It's gratifying to be a role model for the younger ones, to share knowledge and show, by example, that it's worth dedicating oneself to the sport."
The title also represents a milestone for Pará sports. Dayse Silva made a point of thanking the support of the Pará Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel). "Seel stands on the podium with me. This support is essential; it is an elevator that allows us to focus on performance and not on basic concerns. I am grateful to Secretary Cássio Andrade for always believing in my work and in sports," said the athlete.
Representing Brazil is a privilege, but for Dayse, the feeling is even deeper: "I rise with the Brazilian flag, but my heart wants to sing the Anthem of Pará. It is an honor to take my State to the podium." To conclude, the multi-champion made a sincere confession about the backstage of sports life.
"Being a high-performance athlete requires sacrifice. Getting to the national team is difficult, but staying is even harder. The routine is tough, often painful, but when you step onto the podium and feel that pride... it’s all worth it. It’s a unique feeling. I won."
The next challenge for the Pará athlete will be the World Bowling Championship next month in October, which will be held in Reno, Nevada, USA.
