The initiative, organized by the Directorate of School Sports Services in partnership with the Madeira Basketball Association and the Funchal City Council, was officially presented this Wednesday in the City Hall atrium. The event includes participants from preschool children to seniors, involving schools, clubs, social institutions, companies, and the general community.
For 13 days, Praça do Povo will be transformed into a space for social gathering and learning, featuring a program that includes tournaments, sports experimentation activities, workshops, round tables, cultural entertainment, and awareness campaigns.
The councilor for Sports, Helena Leal, highlighted the event's importance in promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and social inclusion, emphasizing its contribution to Funchal's sports dynamism. She also noted the event's comprehensive nature, which integrates school sports, federated sports, and sports for all.
Helena Leal assured the municipality's continued support for projects that value sports and expand participation opportunities for the population, reaffirming the council's commitment to an active, inclusive city close to its people.
"Basketball in the City" is establishing itself as one of the main sports and educational initiatives in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, promoting sport, education, social inclusion, and citizenship through a diverse program aimed at different generations.
