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Brazil is a country passionate about sports, and this is nothing new. Since we were children, we are encouraged to practice some type of physical activity, whether through school or through sports clubs.
It is no surprise that Brazil is known worldwide for its high-performance athletes in various sports, such as football, volleyball and athletics.
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However, in addition to the most popular sports and known, there are many other sports that also have their share of fans and practitioners across the country.
Each sport has its own rules, techniques and peculiarities, and it is important to know them to be able to practice them safely and efficiently.
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Most popular sports in Brazil and their rules
In this article, we will talk about the 10 most popular sports in Brazil and their rules, in order to help both those who already practice these sports and those who want to start practicing.
Through a detailed description of each sport, including its basic rules, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of what it takes to practice these activities correctly and in a fun way.
1. Football
Football is one of the most popular sports played in an open field and with 11 players on each team, one of them being the goalkeeper. The objective is to score goals by passing the ball into the opponent's goal and preventing the opposing team from doing the same in their goal.
Each match consists of two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute break in the middle of the game. The ball used must have a diameter between 68 and 70 cm and a weight between 410 and 450 grams.
Players cannot touch the ball with their hands or arms, with the exception of the goalkeeper inside his area.
2. Volleyball
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports, played on an 18m x 9m court, divided by a net, with a height of 2,43 m for men and 2,24 m for women.
Each team is made up of six players and the objective is to make the ball fall into the opponent's field or make the opponent make mistakes, such as touching the ball out of bounds or touching the net.
Each set has 25 points and the winner is the team that wins three sets. In case of a 2-set tie, the third set is played with just 15 points.
3. Basketball
Basketball is one of most popular sports, played on a rectangular court measuring 28m x 15m, divided by a basket at each end. Each team is made up of five players and the objective is to score points by getting the ball through the opponent's basket.
The match is divided into four halves of 10 minutes each, with a 15-minute break in the middle of the game. In case of a tie, the game goes into extra time, lasting five minutes.
4. Futsal
Futsal is a version of football played on a smaller court and with teams of five players each. The ball is smaller and heavier than a soccer ball.
The objective is to score more goals than the opponent, passing the ball into the opponent's goal and preventing the opposing team from doing the same in their goal.
Each match consists of two halves of 20 minutes each, with a 10-minute break in the middle of the game. The goalkeeper is the only player who can touch the ball with his hands inside the box.
5. Handball
O handball It is one of most popular sports, played on a rectangular court measuring 40m x 20m, divided by a goal at each end.
Each team is made up of seven players and the objective is to score goals by passing the ball into the opponent's goal and preventing the opposing team from doing the same in their goal.
Each match consists of two halves of 30 minutes each, with a 10-minute break in the middle of the game. Players can hold the ball for up to three seconds and take up to three steps without bouncing the ball.
The goalkeeper is the only player who can touch the ball with his hands inside his area.
6. Tennis
Tennis is one of the most popular sports, played on a rectangular court measuring 23,77m long and 8,23m wide.
The objective of the game is to make the ball pass through the net and fall into the opponent's field, without the latter being able to return it. Each match is made up of sets, with a set made up of six games.
The player who wins six games first, with a difference of two points, wins the set. In case of a draw after six games, the set is decided in a tie-break.
7. Swimming
Swimming is one of the most popular sports Most practiced in swimming pools, with the aim of covering the established distance in the shortest possible time. There are several types of swimming, including front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, and different distances, from 50m to 1500m.
Basic rules include starting only after the signal, touching the pool wall with any part of the body upon arrival and not using unfair swimming techniques.
8. Athletics
Athletics is a sport of most popular sports which encompasses different modalities, such as races of different distances, jumping and throwing.
The rules vary according to the sport, but the main ones include starting only after the signal, not exceeding the limits of the lane, performing the jump or throw within the limits of the determined area and not using unfair techniques.
9. Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic gymnastics is one of the most popular sports which involves performing acrobatic movements on equipment such as parallel bars, fixed bars, pommel horse and balance beam. The rules include performing movements within the limits of the device, maintaining proper posture and not using unfair techniques.
10.Surfing
Surfing is a sport of most popular sports practiced on sea waves, with the aim of sliding over the wave with the board. The rules include respecting other surfers' turns, not using unfair techniques and not putting the safety of other surfers at risk.
In conclusion, sports are a fundamental part of Brazilian culture and play an important role in people's physical and mental health.
Through practicing sports, it is possible to develop physical and social skills, in addition to contributing to reducing stress and anxiety, improving quality of life and increasing self-confidence.
In this article, we present the 10 most popular sports in Brazil and their basic rules, in order to help those who already practice these sports and those who want to start practicing.
Each sport has its own peculiarities, but they all have in common the importance of following the rules and practicing them safely.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that practicing sports must be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical condition.
There are several government initiatives and programs that seek to promote access to sport for all Brazilians, including those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Finally, it is important to remember that sports are not just a physical activity, but also a way of expressing values such as respect, fair play, teamwork and overcoming.
May we continue to encourage and value sports in our country, contributing to the construction of a healthier, more inclusive and supportive society.
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