Corinthians host special event for Down Syndrome Day at Neo Química Arena | OneFootball

Throughout last Saturday, March 21, the International Down Syndrome Day was celebrated. Known as trisomy 21, it consists of the presence of an extra chromosome 21, which can cause physical anomalies and intellectual disability. In light of this, yesterday, Corinthians took athletes from Chute Inicial Futsal Down for a visit to the Neo Química Arena.

On its social media, the club, through its cultural department, posted: “Today, March 21, we celebrate the International Down Syndrome Day! The Cultural Department, through Corinthians' Social Responsibility, welcomed the athletes from Chute Inicial Futsal Down to the Neo Química Arena for a visit to the #CasaDoPovo, marked by integration, belonging, and much emotion. This action reinforces our commitment to inclusion, education, and respect for differences, values that are pillars of the People's Team.”

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The video published by Corinthians depicts the futsal down athletes from Chute Inicial Corinthians taking a guided tour of the Neo Química Arena, where they had access to the players' warm-up areas, locker rooms, an exhibition of some trophies, and a visit to the edge of the field. Renato Gregório, a three-time world champion with the Brazilian National Team and a new addition to the Alvinegro for the modality, sent a message to the Corinthians fans.

“Today we are here taking a tour of the Coringão stadium. Also taking the opportunity to tell you now, March 21, the International Down Syndrome Day. It is very important for us to be here today getting to know the Coringão stadium, very happy to be here. I am new to the Corinthians team (Corinthians Futsal Down) and it is a dream come true to be playing for Corinthians,” he said.

In the match against Flamengo, this Sunday (22), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in Itaquera, for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians will wear, in its uniform, a typography developed by the Spanish artist Anna Vives. It is based on her handwriting and symbolizes issues such as inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.

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