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Senior Badminton gathers 154 athletes from 9 countries in Foz
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
International Mercosur ends with record participants at Costa Cavalcanti Gymnasium
Foz do Iguaçu hosted from August 21 to 23 the International Senior Mercosur Badminton, with 154 registered from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, France, China, Pakistan, Peru, Chile and Russia. The event marked a record number of participants since the competition resumed in 2024.
The competition took place at the Costa Cavalcanti Gymnasium with categories for athletes aged 35 to 60+. The matches were open to the public and featured high-level technical play.
The number of participants grew progressively: 92 athletes in 2024, 117 in 2025 and 154 this year. The competition had been halted during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Badminton Cataratas team represented Foz do Iguaçu with four athletes. The best performance came from athlete Valdesir de Castro, who earned third place in the 55+ category in doubles with a partner from Belo Horizonte.
The event was organized by the Paraná Badminton Federation with support from the Municipal Secretariat of Sports, Leisure, Youth and Senior Citizens.
Frequently asked questions
- Which countries participated in the tournament?
- Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, France, China, Pakistan, Peru, Chile and Russia.
- What was the best result for Foz do Iguaçu?
- Valdesir de Castro earned third place in the 55+ category in doubles, representing the Badminton Cataratas team.
- How did the number of participants evolve?
- 92 athletes in 2024, 117 in 2025 and 154 in 2026, marking a record for the championship.
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