Castro Student Games Already Total 800 Matches and Draw Crowds to Gyms
Castro Student Games Have Already Held 800 Matches, Bring Together 43 Schools and Over 7,000 Athlete Participations. The Competition Continues Until December 12.
The Jogos Estudantis of Castro (JECA) 2026 are moving the municipality with crowded gyms, fierce disputes and great participation of the school communities. In its 39th edition, the competition has already held approximately 800 matches out of the 1,039 planned, bringing together students from 43 educational institutions in 19 sports.
Started on October 31, the event counts 7,020 athletes and continues until Thursday (November 12). The games involve students from seven to 17 years old, from the municipal, state and private networks, including schools from the urban and rural areas of Castro, in the Campos Gerais do Paraná.
Futsal finals take 1,500 people to the gym
Futsal is one of the great highlights of the 39th JECA, especially for the expressive presence of family members, students and fans in the stands.
One of the most followed matches was the Group IV final held last week, which gathered approximately 1,500 people. The Antonio and Marcos Cavanis College won the title of the category, in a decision marked by the great presence of the public.
According to the coordinator of the games, Elton Jhoin, the finals of the groups II, III and IV also recorded crowded gymnasiums, evidencing the involvement of the school communities with the competition.
In addition to the title dispute, Castro’s Jogos Estudantis promotes integration between students, teachers and family members, encouraging sports practice and the appreciation of local talents.
Competition brings together 19 sports
The programming of JECA 2026 contemplates different collective and individual modalities, allowing students with varied skills and interests to participate in the disputes.
Among the sports are athletics, badminton, basketball, beach tennis, bet-shoulder, checkers, futsal, field football, Swiss football, handball, wrestling, burnt, skate, tennis, table tennis, trio, volleyball, beach volleyball and chess.
Wrestling and skateboarding festivals are also part of the program, expanding the opportunities for participation.
The competitions are organized into five groups, defined according to the age of the students and the stage of teaching.
Rain causes changes in programming
The weather conditions required adaptations in the calendar of Castro’s Jogos Estudantis.
A round of bete-shoulder had to be transferred due to rain, while Swiss football matches also suffered changes.
In the futsal, a scheduled round for the Padre José Pagnacco Gymnasium was cancelled after a storm interrupted the electricity supply in the region.
Faced with unforeseen events, the organization made adjustments to ensure the continuity of disputes. The forecast remains closed on November 12, with the 13th day reserved for any adequacy needs.
Schools in the interior also participate in games
Another highlight of this edition is the participation of students from the rural communities of Castro, who represent their schools in the different modalities.
In order to enable the presence of athletes and teachers, the Municipal Secretariat of Sport provides transport and food during the competition, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The initiative contributes to expanding access to sports activities and strengthening the integration between educational institutions in the city and the interior.
With hundreds of meetings held and a large public presence, the 39th JECA consolidates its importance in the sports and educational calendar of Castro, stimulating the team spirit, coexistence and the discovery of new talents.
The disputes continue until Thursday (12), when the 2026 edition is scheduled to close.
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