Brasil wins 8 medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Brazil won eight medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, which concluded on Sunday (27/9) in China. Two silvers and six bronzes were awarded, securing second place overall, just behind the host country. The Brazilian delegation, the largest in history, also received 29 excellence medals.
Brazil ended its participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, considered the largest professional education competition in the world, with the achievement of eight medals. The event ended on Sunday (27/9) in China, with two silver and six bronze medals for the Brazilian delegation. In the overall score of points, Brazil came in second, behind only China, host country of the competition.
WorldSkills Shanghai brought together around 1,400 competitors from 70 countries. The tests were held between September 22 and 27, in 64 professional occupations. Brazil participated with the largest delegation in its history: in all, 71 young people, aged 18 to 24, represented the country in the 64 occupations.
Brazilian performance highlighted
In addition to the eight medals, the Brazilians received 29 medals of excellence, awarded to competitors who achieved above-average scores in their respective occupations. This result reflects the high technical level of the participants and the quality of the preparation offered by the training institutions.
The competitors were selected after a national process and prepared by Senai and Senac. About 76% are from the public education network, while 66% won the position in technical courses through the regimental free of charge regime of Senai. These numbers highlight the role of access policies to professional education in the formation of new talents.
Competition brings together young people from 70 countries
WorldSkills brings together young people from different countries to take part in practical tests related to professions and technical areas. The 2026 edition in Shanghai was attended by competitors from 70 nations, consolidating the event as one of the largest in the segment in the world.
The Brazilian delegation, composed of 71 young people, had the opportunity to demonstrate skills in occupations ranging from industry to services. Intensive preparation, led by the Senai and the Senac, was fundamental to the performance achieved. The source did not detail which specific occupations earned medals to Brazil.
History of Brazilian conquest
Brazil reached the 2026 edition with 130 medals won in 20 previous participations. With the eight new medals, the total accumulated rises to 138, reinforcing the country’s tradition in the competition. The evolution of Brazilian performance over the years demonstrates the maturity of the professional education system.
Participation in WorldSkills also serves as a showcase for technical training policies in Brazil. The result obtained in Shanghai can inspire new generations of students to pursue qualifications in technical areas, broadening career opportunities and contributing to the economic development of the country.
Impact on vocational education
The performance at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 has direct reflections on the enhancement of professional education in Brazil. The international visibility of the competition helps to attract investments and partnerships to the sector, as well as motivate young people to join technical courses. The source did not detail the delegation’s next steps after the event closed.
For competitors, the experience represents a milestone in their professional trajectories. Participation in a world-class competition provides practical learning, networking and recognition, elements that can open doors in the labor market. The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to follow the developments of this achievement and its impacts on the Campos Gerais region and the Paraná.
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