Altamira wins the Efficiency Trophy at the 7th stage of Joapa in Vitória do Xingu
The Pará Open Games (Joapa), in the Xingu/Tapajós region, brought together 486 athletes in the municipality of Vitória do Xingu
The Government of the State of Pará, through the State Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel), concluded this Sunday (24) the 7th stage of the Pará Open Games (Joapa), held in the Xingu/Tapajós region, in the municipality of Vitória do Xingu.
The Altamira delegation was crowned the overall champion of the stage and took home the Efficiency Trophy, the main award of the competition, by accumulating 75 points. The municipality stood out in basketball, futsal, beach soccer, handball, volleyball, and table tennis. In second place was Vitória do Xingu, with 62 points, followed by Uruará, with 23 points.
In total, the regional gathered about 486 athletes, representing five municipalities. The Efficiency Trophy is awarded to the delegation with the best overall performance in the points tally.
Champion in handball, athlete Heldo Barradas da Silva from Altamira emphasized the importance of the achievement and government support. “The sport we love is wonderful, and being able to show all our effort, training, and dedication on the court makes all the difference. I am very happy with the achievement. The government deserves congratulations. It is very important to encourage amateur sports, especially in our region,” said the athlete.
Representing the Altamira volleyball team, Romildo Araújo celebrated the silver medal and gave an emotional testimony. “The Joapa is awaited by all athletes in the region. In my case, as I am still undergoing treatment for cancer, I never imagined I would return to play. Achieving second place is an immense personal victory. This event shows how much the State values sports and how it transforms lives,” highlighted the athlete.
The Secretary of Sports and Leisure, Cássio Andrade, emphasized the social and sporting nature of the competition. “It is a beautiful competition that brings together athletes from various municipalities. This social integration and the promotion of sports are fundamental. The Joapa is the largest sports competition in Pará and encompasses all 144 municipalities. I congratulate all the delegations that participated in this regional stage,” said the Seel secretary.
Next stage of Joapa
The 8th regional of Joapa will be held in the municipality of Xinguara, in the southeast of Pará, in the Araguaia region, from September 18 to 21, continuing the largest competition of amateur sports in the State, which strengthens community ties and values talents throughout the Pará territory.
PODIUM OF THE XINGU/TAPAJÓS REGIONAL OF JOAPA
MEN'S BASKETBALL
1st - Altamira
2nd - Vitória do Xingu
3rd - Senador José Porfírio
WOMEN'S FUTSAL
1st - Uruará
2nd - Altamira
3rd - Vitória do Xingu
MEN'S FUTSAL
1st - Uruará
2nd - Senador José Porfírio
3rd - Placas
WOMEN'S BEACH SOCCER
1st- Vitória do Xingu
2nd- Altamira
3rd- Senador José Porfírio
MEN'S BEACH SOCCER
1st- Vitória do Xingu
2nd- Altamira
3rd- Senador José Porfírio
WOMEN'S HANDBALL
1st- Altamira
2nd- Vitória do Xingu
MEN'S HANDBALL
1st- Altamira
2nd- Placas
3rd- Vitória do Xingu
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
1st - Altamira
2nd - Senador José Porfírio
3rd - Vitória do Xingu
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
1st - Vitória do Xingu
2nd - Altamira
3rd - Uruará
MEN'S TABLE TENNIS
1st - Endrio Uchôa - Altamira
2nd - José Alves - Altamira
3rd - Alef Silva - Vitória do Xingu
WOMEN'S TABLE TENNIS
1st- Roberta Torres - Vitória do Xingu
2nd- Charlene Silva - Altamira
OVERALL CLASSIFICATION XINGU/TAPAJÓS
1st - Altamira: 75 points
2nd - Vitória do Xingu: 62 points
3rd - Uruará: 23 points
4th- Senador José Porfírio: 19 points
5th- Placas: 08 points.
