Mangueirão gathers about 3,000 people for the special edition of Functional Training
An evening marked by joy and a lot of physical activity took over the Olympic Stadium of Pará – Journalist Edgar Proença (Mangueirão). About 3,000 people participated in the Functional Training class, promoted by the Government of Pará, through the State Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (Seel), in partnership with the Tropa dos Corre Fofo.
The event, open to the public, was attended by the Secretary of Sports and Leisure, Cássio Andrade, and the municipal Secretary of Sports and Leisure, Gleisson Oliveira.
Lasting two hours, the activity was led by Physical Education professionals, ensuring safety, technical guidance, and encouragement for sports practice for people of different ages and fitness levels.
Secretary Cássio Andrade highlighted the importance of the action as an example of healthy occupation of public spaces and the appreciation of sports as a tool for integration and well-being.
“Mangueirão, through the Secretary of Sports and Leisure, innovates once again. We are opening the stadium doors for functional training practitioners, in partnership with the Corre Fofo team. We brought this opportunity, through the State Government, for about 3,000 people to occupy the center of the field and experience a wonderful night of physical activity under the full moon. We took advantage of the moment, with the grass already prepared for the show of Henrique and Juliano, and combined the useful with the pleasant: sports, health, and leisure for everyone,” said the secretary.
Among the participants, micro-entrepreneur Vanessa Rodrigues highlighted the positive impact of the initiative and the transformative role of the project in the lives of practitioners.
“Training with the Tropa dos Corre Fofo is one of the best because it rescues lives. I myself have been overcoming anxiety crises and have seen many people being transformed. The workouts seem simple, but they have a profound impact on well-being and mental health. It is an initiative that welcomes all ages and promotes quality of life. My gratitude to the Government of Pará and Secretary Cássio Andrade for this encouragement,” declared Vanessa.
Support from the Government of Pará
The Functional Training is part of a project that started in February of this year, with regular meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 PM to 10 PM, in the parking lot of Mangueirão. The action has the support of the Government of Pará, through Seel, which provides support to professionals and infrastructure for the activities.
In this special edition, the training was held for the first time inside the stadium, providing a unique and inspiring experience for participants, who were able to exercise in one of the largest and most symbolic sports spaces in Northern Brazil.
