Sesc Flamengo begins its quest for its 20th Rio de Janeiro Volleyball Championship title

Sesc Flamengo beat Minas 3 sets to 2 , in a comeback, and won the Taça Brasil title, last Thursday (25) . The final, played at the Moringão gym, in Londrina, was marked by a lot of emotion and the collective strength of the red-black squad.

Tainara talks about Sesc Flamengo's hard-fought victory: "All championships will be like this"

After the victory, opposite hitter Tainara celebrated the result and highlighted the team's unity: "Winning is great. Our goal here was to win. These were three games and three very important victories for our growth . When everyone has the same energy, wanting to win, there's no lost ball. The girls gave me their full support," she stated.

The player also emphasized the importance of team spirit for the rest of the season: "All tournaments will be like this. Those on the bench will step in to help, and those on the court will try their best . I think the strength of the group, energy, and connection will be our hallmarks this season," Tainara added.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

The start was difficult for Flamengo , who lost the first two sets despite having tied at 23-23 in the first set . The team started on the court with Giovana, Tainara, Helena, Karina, Juju, Lorena and Laís.

The turnaround began with changes made by coach Hélio Griner: Vivian replaced Giovana, and Mikaela took Helena's place. With more aggressive serving and more efficient blocking , Flamengo grew in the game.

Highlights included the personality of outside hitter Mikaela, just 17 years old, and the development of Tainara, who became the main weapon in counterattacks. In the tiebreak, full of provocations, the Red-Blacks took the lead after the 10th point and sealed the victory with a block by Helena.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

After the Taça Brasil, the focus turns to the Campeonato Carioca and the Women's Superliga. Bernardinho's team returns to the court on October 1st , when they begin their state championship against Tijuca Tênis Clube. Their national tournament debut takes place on October 20th at the TTC, against Paulistano/Barueri.

Sesc Flamengo beat Gerdau Minas by 3 sets to 2 (23/25; 22/25; 25/21; 28/26; 15/12), this Thursday (25), and lifted the Taça Brasil trophy . The red-black team showed the power of reaction by turning the game around after losing the first two sets and ended the preparatory tournament with three wins in three matches.

The start was difficult for Flamengo , who lost the first two sets despite having tied at 23-23 in the first set. The team started on the court with Giovana, Tainara, Helena, Karina, Juju, Lorena and Laís .

CHANGES THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE

The turnaround began with changes made by coach Hélio Griner: Vivian replaced Giovana, and Mikaela took Helena's place. With more aggressive serving and more efficient blocking , Flamengo grew in the game.

Highlights included the personality of outside hitter Mikaela, just 17 years old, and the development of Tainara, who became the main weapon in counterattacks. In the tiebreak, full of provocations, the Red-Blacks took the lead after the 10th point and sealed the victory with a block by Helena.

BRAZIL CUP AS A LABORATORY

More than the title, the tournament's objective was to give the new squad a rhythm. Hélio Griner trained all the players and observed their performance under pressure. The resilience shown against Minas Gerais reinforces expectations for the season , in which Flamengo is aiming for major national titles. The only player missing was American Simone Lee, who suffered a cut on her foot and is expected to debut only in the State Championship.

Check out the team's results in the competition:

• 23/9 – Sesc Flamengo 3x0 Sancor Maringá (Moringão Gymnasium)
• 24/9 – Londrina 0x3 Sesc Flamengo (Moringão Gymnasium)
• 25/9 – Gerdau Minas 2x3 Sesc Flamengo (Moringão Gymnasium)

NEXT CHALLENGES

After the Taça Brasil, the focus turns to the Campeonato Carioca and the Superliga Feminina . Bernardinho's team returns to the court on October 1st, when they begin their state championship against Tijuca Tênis Clube. Their national tournament debut takes place on October 20th at the TTC, against Paulistano/Barueri.

Sesc Flamengo arrives in high spirits for the 2025/2026 Women's Volleyball Brazil Cup final. The team achieved, this Wednesday (24), its second victory in the tournament by beating Londrina Vôlei by 3 sets to 0 , with partial scores of 28-26, 25-13 and 25-13, at the Moringão gym.

The red-black team had already beaten Sancor Maringá by the same score in their debut and arrives at the final round with the best campaign, depending only on themselves to win the Taça Brasil title.

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DECISIVE GAME

The final match of the Brazilian Cup takes place this Thursday (25), at 9 pm, at the Moringão gym, in Londrina . The match between Sesc RJ Flamengo and Gerdau Minas will be broadcast live on CazéTV.

Earlier, at 6:30 p.m., Londrina faces Sancor Maringá in the closing round. In the penultimate round, Sesc RJ Flamengo defeated Londrina 3-0, while Gerdau Minas defeated Maringá 3-2, leaving the tournament in a decisive mood.