Players that are part of the team that is in dispute of Paraná´s Serie A Adult Championship
Being supported by Prati-Donaduzzi, Toledo / Prati-Donaduzzi / Avotol´s team is competing in the Paran´s Men's Serie A Adult Championship, which is considered the largest volleyball competition in the state. The team secured entry to the elite after winning the Serie B title in 2018.
The Toledo team's debut took place on Saturday (3), against Palmas, at Hugo Zeni Gymnasium in Toledo. The next match will be on Saturday (17) against Palmas, but this time at the opponent's home. The game is scheduled for 8pm at the Monsenhor Engelberto Gymnasium. Afterwards, it will play in Toledo again (Hugo Zeni Gymnasium) on August 24 and 29, against São José dos Pinhais and Maringá, respectively. These two games start at 8pm.
The Paraná´s Adult Series A has the participation of six teams. In addition to Toledo, the championship includes Denk Maringá Volleyball, Caramuru, AVP-Palmas / Guararapes / Sudati, Foz do Iguaçu and São José dos Pinhais / UFPR.
Participation in the Championship is also a preparation for Parana Open Games, which will take place in Toledo from October 12 to 20.
Volleyball Elite
According to Toledo / Prati-Donaduzzi / Avotol coach, André Van de Sand, participation in the championship is very important. It gives visibility to the team, which with little investment but with a lot of effort, managed to reach the elite of the category. “Series A teams are very good and have a lot of investment. Our goal is to qualify among the five to participate next year again in the special division of Paraná.”
Athlete Rauan Schumacher has been a member of Mais Volleyball for eight years and is one of the cast for the Paraná´s Serie A Adult Championship. For him, participation has been a showcase for both athletes and Toledo´s volleyball. “I am proud of being in this team, which has even allowed me to be called up to join the team from Paraná. We are strong in the championship showing everyone what we can do best. ”
Social
Prati-Donaduzzi's support for Toledo Volleyball comes through the Sports Incentive Law (Law 11,438 / 2006). Developed by the Municipal Secretariat of Sports and Leisure (SMEL) and Toledo Volleyball Association (Avotol), the project encourages participants to practice sports, discipline and team spirit.
Mais Volei also has several successful athletes, who are already called to join the selection of Paraná volleyball. Some of them were called up for the Brazilian team.
Prati-Donaduzzi Marketing Manager, Lucas Angnes, emphasized that the company supports social causes and Mais Voleil is an example of this, as the project promotes quality of life for children, youth and adults. “Mais Volei and Prati are aligned with the purpose of bringing health to people. Prati through the medicines it produces and the constant support for sports projects, and Mais Volei through the practice of sports”, he concluded
