Corinthians players react to reports of basketball ending at club

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·27 novembre 2025

Corinthians players react to reports of basketball ending at club

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians women's basketball athletes shared various statements on social media after the news that the club will end all teams in the sport starting in 2026, as reported by Meu Timão. The topic resonated internally and led to posts of repudiation, individual statements, and a joint note from part of the squad.

On Wednesday (26), the União SCCP page published a note of repudiation criticizing the possibility of discontinuing the sport at Parque São Jorge. Several players shared the statement, including athletes from the main team. Forward Yasmim Gonçalves also reposted a video from the UOL Esporte report on the case and wrote: “Too sad.”

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The note, shared by the squad, vehemently repudiated the rumors about the possible end of basketball at Corinthians, calling it unacceptable that a traditional sport, in full growth and achieving results, would be treated as disposable.

“União publicly expresses deep repudiation of the rumors circulating in recent hours about a possible end to basketball activities at Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. It is unacceptable that a traditional sport, which already faced a period of interruption between 2017 and 2024, is once again considered disposable.

The justification of budget cuts does not stand as a plausible argument to end a project that does not generate extraordinary financial risks and, on the contrary, delivers sporting, social, and institutional results. Women's basketball, especially, is experiencing its best phase in years: 5th place in the LBF, third place in the LBF Cup, finalists in the Paulista after a decade, standouts in the U-12, U-13, and U-14 categories, as well as a structuring partnership with Start in youth development.

All this achieved with effort, engagement, and representation. Considering ending such a solid work is disrespectful to athletes, staff, fans, professionals involved, and the very history of the sport within the club.

União reinforces that basketball is a heritage of Corinthians and deserves to be treated with responsibility, transparency, and commitment. We will continue to demand explanations and defend that no sport should be treated as disposable within the people's club.”

On the evening of last Wednesday, a new statement was released on behalf of athletes Alana Gonçalo, Rhayssa, Licinara, Tayna, Jaqueline, and Thayná. The text was accompanied by a video and reinforced the players' stance in light of the situation.

“In the last few hours, we were surprised by news that certainly saddens everyone who believes in and works for the growth of women's basketball. However, even in the face of adversity, we reaffirm our commitment to the jersey we wear and the history we represent.

It was only two years ago that women's basketball returned to the Corinthians scene. Since then, every training session, every match, and every obstacle faced has brought us to this moment: the final of the Paulista Championship. Getting here was no accident; it was the result of dedication, discipline, and the strength that has always guided Corinthians in all its sports.

Regardless of what lies ahead, we will continue fighting with the same commitment that has always marked this club. We will step onto the court this weekend for the first game of the best-of-five final with even more determination, honoring everyone who believes in us and every fan who supports us.

The Fiel is, as it has always been, our greatest mark and our greatest strength. We count on you in this final. May we, together, turn this difficult moment into energy, unity, and above all, resistance.”

The release of these statements comes precisely as the women's team prepares for the final of the Paulista Championship. The decision, played in five games against Sesi Araraquara, begins on November 29, at 4pm (Brasília time), in the city of Araraquara.

During the Copinha draw, Corinthians president Osmar Stabile stated that the sport will be maintained while the club continues to seek sponsors to cover its financial costs.

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