The proposal is currently for consideration in the House of Representatives. “With this addition of resources, women's sport can finally find consistent state support for its development,” said author Mariana Carvalho (PSDB-RO).
According to the parliamentarian, the transfers to the two entities in 2017 totaled more than R$ 350 million (US$ 86m) from lotteries administered by Caixa Econômica Federal, according to the latest data provided by the bank.
The deputy defends her proposal with the argument that the sport in Brazil is not valued as it should and, in the case of female sports, the problem is even clearer. “During the Women's Football World Cup, player Marta protested for equal treatment in sport regardless of gender. Sponsorship is rarely directed to our athletes and having a mechanism that can ensure resources to encourage women's sports will be fundamental for our country,” she says.
Procedure
The proposal is being finalized and will be reviewed by the Women's Rights Commissions; of sport; and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.
Source: GMB / Agência Câmara Notícias
