Capoeiristas from Ponta Grossa head to defend titles in world competition

Two Ponta Grossa athletes prepare to defend their titles in one of the world’s leading capoeira competitions. Boo Capoeira (Bruna Madalozzo) and Kauê Caldeira will be in the Tour of the World Bambas (VMB12), which takes place between November 24 and 28, 2026, in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro. The capoeiristas, who began their trajectories in a social project, arrive at the tournament with the mission of maintaining the rank of champions in their respective categories.

Hired by the event’s organization, the representatives of Ponta Grossa will enter the arena on November 28. Boo Capoeira will participate in the Preliminary Card, while Kauê Caldeira will be among the Main Card competitors.

The participation of the two athletes represents another important moment for capoeira ponta-grossense, especially for the recognition of talents trained in community initiatives.

From social project to capoeira elite

The trajectory of Boo Capoeira and Kauê Caldeira began in the Social Project of Capoeira developed by the Lourdes Caldeira Cultural Institute, in Ponta Grossa.

The classes and trainings are carried out at the Centre for Living (Cecon), linked to the Social Assistance Foundation of Ponta Grossa (FASPG), and at the Association of Residents of Tarobá.

The spaces offer activities for children, young people and adults, promoting capoeira as a tool of social inclusion, discipline, personal training and citizenship.

The coach of the athletes, Caio Kalil Caldeira, known as the foreman Spark, believes that the representatives of Punta Grossa are prepared to face the main names of the sport. "The VMB brings together the best of Brazil and the world, and our athletes arrive there with preparation, humility and a great hunger for victory. Ponta Grossa can, yes, continue to be champions in their categories,” he says.

The presence of athletes in the competition also demonstrates the potential of social projects in the formation of high-performance competitors. "This is proof that the capoeira practiced in Ponta Grossa, in a social project, has the level to compete on the national and international stage. Every training is a step that has brought us here. This achievement belongs to the whole community and to FASPG, who believe in the project,” he emphasizes.

VMB12 will have national and international broadcasting

The participation of Boo Capoeira and Kauê Caldeira in VMB12 will also give visibility to the capoeira developed in Ponta Grossa.

According to the information released about the event, the disputes will be broadcast on different platforms, including X Sports, Disney+, Globoplay, Combate, YouTube and Bambas Esporte.

The full schedule will take place from 24 to 28 November, with the clashes of the athletes from Punta Grossa scheduled for the last day of the competition.

Athletes of Ponta Grossa are summoned to Seleção Brasileira of Capoeira

In addition to the participation in VMB12, Boo Capoeira and Kauê Caldeira Alves were summoned to join the first Seleção Brasileira of Capoeira, which will play the Pan American Championship of Competitive Capoeira.

The international competition is scheduled for December 11-13, 2026, in Lima, Peru.

The call was made through the World Capoeira and the Confederation of Capoeira of Brazil, within the Brazil Lima 2026 Mission.

According to the organization, this will be the first official formation of a seleção brasileira intended to compete for a Pan-American capoeira, bringing together athletes from different states, schools and styles.

For the representatives of Ponta Grossa, the call expands the opportunity for international recognition and reinforces the sports training work carried out in the municipality.

Capoeiristas seek sponsorship to compete in Peru

Despite the conquests and the call to represent Brazil, the two athletes need financial support to cover the expenses of the trip to Peru.

The search for sponsors is fundamental to make possible the participation in the Pan American Championship, which will have an award announced as unpublished by the organization.

Companies, institutions and individuals interested in supporting athletes can contact us by calling (42) 98891-9778.

The expectation is that Boo Capoeira and Kauê Caldeira continue to carry the name of Ponta Grossa to the national and international scene, showing how sport and social projects can transform trajectories and open opportunities.