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Tax reform could reduce benefits and incentives in Olympic sports

Flamengo published, this Saturday (09), a video on its official channel (YouTube) declaring mourning in Olympic sports. That is because the Rubro-Negro says the disciplines are at risk because of a tax reform that imposes levies on sports clubs. In the content, presenter João Guilherme speaks, for example, with judoka Rosicleia Campos, who warns about children being left idle if the activities end. “Clubs do not only train athletes, they shape human beings,” the athlete emphasized.

Which tax reform could harm Olympic sports?

Complementary Law 224, of 2025, exposed nonprofit sports entities to a higher tax burden than that of Football Corporations (SAFs). While SAFs pay 6% on gross revenue, associative organizations, which reinvest all surplus in athlete development and social projects, have lost historic benefits.

What is Flamengo TV’s (YouTube) warning?

Lawyer Felipe Cavalcante, from the Brazilian Committee of Clubs (CBC), explained that, starting in 2027, clubs like Flamengo will be taxed at 11%. “We do not want improvement, we just want to keep what we have,” the specialist said.

Does Flamengo have Olympic sports?

This year, the Rubro-Negro ended canoeing and paralympic rowing. However, the Most Beloved kept artistic gymnastics, judo, artistic swimming, swimming, water polo, rowing, volleyball, and basketball.

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