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The countdown to the premiere of "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is on.
The hotly anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins' fifth "Hunger Games" novel, which follows Haymitch Abernathy's experience in the 50th Hunger Games, officially hits movie theaters on November 20, 2026. However, on Wednesday, much of the cast gathered for an advanced fan screening of the film in London.
Everyone was dressed to the nines for the premiere, and some cast members wore outfits that celebrated the characters they played in the movie or aspects of the larger "Hunger Games" universe. Some outfits were more successful than others, though.
Take a look at the best and worst looks the "Sunrise on the Reaping" cast wore to the screening.
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Fanning portrays a young Effie Trinket in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," a character known for her outlandish outfits and dramatic head accessories.
Fanning perfectly paid tribute to Effie's style with her Robert Wun ensemble. Her ballerina-pink dress had a strapless neckline, with a second bodice floating around her torso and ending in a ruffled peplum for a high-fashion flair. A full tulle skirt flowed to her ankles, showing off her coordinating pumps.
The showstopping element of Fanning's look, though, was her music-box-inspired headpiece, which featured a ballerina that spun as she walked the red carpet. Cartier jewelry completed the look.
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Like Fanning, Culkin nodded to his "Sunrise on the Reaping" character with his red-carpet look, wearing a black jacket with sparkly embroidery that would be right up his character Caesar Flickerman's alley.
However, he paired the look with simple black trousers and a blue button-down, which didn't suit the jacket's glamorous vibe. A more dramatic shirt and bold accessories would have elevated the outfit.
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Zada stars as Haymitch Abernathy in the film, and though he didn't nod to his character with his red-carpet outfit, he did look every bit the leading man.
Gucci designed Zada's suit, which included an oversize charcoal jacket and wide-legged pinstripe trousers. He wore a light-blue shirt under the jacket, a thin tie, and an off-center belt.
Statement sunglasses added a chic touch to the look.
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Simone Rocha designed the green gown that Close, who plays handler Drusilla Sickle in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," wore to the premiere.
The moss-green dress had a high, boat-neck neckline and flowed into a sheath before cinching at the knee with bow-shaped ruching. The full skirt then flowed to the floor in a subtle pleated pattern.
The dress was a statement in and of itself, but Close then added black leather gloves and a black cane to the look. Ditching the gloves or choosing a matching pair would have been better.
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Grace, who plays Maysilee Donner, has been having fun paying homage to "The Hunger Games" franchise with her red-carpet looks while promoting the film, and the fan screening was no exception.
She arrived in an Almée Couture gown covered in colorful sparkles that seemed to depict the arena landscape where Haymitch, Maysilee, and the other tributes compete during the 50th Hunger Games.
The sky was depicted on the top of the bodice, which had spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline, while a mountain range and a grassy field sat on her hips. Three-dimensional flowers sat at the bottom of the field, separating the bodice from the skirt, which flowed from her knee in sparkly, taupe fabric.
The details on the dress took it to the next level. There's even a small structure in the center of the field that appears to be the cornucopia that tributes rely on during the Hunger Games.
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Mishiev, who plays Woodbine Chance in the film, chose a denim look for the screening.
He wore a white long-sleeved top with a chambray shirt over it, which was unbuttoned at the top and tucked into his pants. His pants were made of a darker denim, and he paired the look with a black belt and brown shoes.
It wasn't immediately clear how Mishiev's look might relate to his "Hunger Games" character, though it does somewhat resemble the outfits miners wear at work in District 12. Either way, it wasn't the best choice for the red carpet. The outfit may have worked better if he had worn the same shade of denim in both pieces and hadn't mixed colors with his accessories.
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Peak attended the screening in a Chanel gown. The high-neck dress was covered in a collage of differently colored and textured fabrics, with black, green, yellow, and pink blending together. The black faded toward the length of the bodice, while the tulle skirt was in pastel hues only.
The high-fashion dress was pretty in its own right, but it also subtly nodded to Peak's "Sunrise on the Reaping" character, Lenore Dove Baird. In "The Hunger Games," Lenore is related to Lucy Gray Baird, the tribute from District 12 who wins the 10th Hunger Games, as depicted in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."
When she is reaped for the Games, Lucy wears "a dress made of a rainbow of ruffles, now raggedy but once fancy." Peak's gown seems like a high-fashion take on Lucy Gray's dress, connecting her character to the larger "Hunger Games" universe.

Mais de 5.000 participantes, 36 entidades parceiras e cerca de 400 voluntários. São estes os números da edição de 2026 dos ‘ANT GAMES’, o evento educativo e comunitário que este ano foi organizado pelo Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente, Junta de Freguesia de Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Junta de Freguesia da Guia e Associação Albufeira Activa.
Durante quatro dias, 15, 16, 17 e 21 de outubro, os Campos Sintéticos do Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, o Parque de Vale de Faro e a Escola Básica da Guia receberam alunos de todos os ciclos de ensino, professores, famílias e dezenas de associações, clubes e instituições locais, regionais e nacionais.
Nos dias 15 e 16, no Estádio Municipal, as manhãs foram dedicadas ao 1.º ciclo e as tardes aos 2.º e 3.º ciclos e ao ensino secundário, num circuito de estações temáticas com modalidades desportivas individuais e coletivas, jogos de tabuleiro, ciência, ambiente, proteção civil e cidadania.
No dia 17 de outubro o Parque de Vale de Faro recebeu o dia aberto à comunidade, onde assistiu a apresentações de cinotecnia, demonstrações de suporte básico de vida, aulas de hip hop, presença institucional de muitos parceiros e modalidades desportivas a decorrer em contínuo.

A 21 de outubro o evento encerrou na Escola Básica da Guia, com uma manhã dedicada ao pré-escolar, e aos 1.º e 2.º ciclos da freguesia, incluindo as crianças da creche. O evento incluiu a apresentação da exposição ‘Move-te Por Valores’, do IPDJ.
“O apoio ao movimento associativo é uma prioridade desta Junta e vai continuar a ser. Trabalhamos com estes parceiros ao longo de todo o ano, e é desse trabalho que nascem dias como este para as nossas crianças. Agradeço a quem se envolveu e renovo o compromisso: a Junta estará sempre disponível para apoiar projetos que acrescentem pedagogicamente à educação das nossas crianças”, argumenta Dinis Nascimento, presidente da Junta de Freguesia da Guia.
Os ‘ANT GAMES’ são também uma oportunidade de formação. Cerca de 150 alunos dos cursos profissionais da Escola Secundária de Albufeira participaram no evento com funções atribuídas, horários e responsabilidades reais. Desporto, Ação Educativa, Massagem e Estética, Restauração e Bar e Multimédia.
Receberam parceiros, orientaram turmas, serviram o bar e a cafetaria, fizeram a massagem das mãos aos mais novos e cobriram o evento com fotografia e vídeo.
“Capturar o movimento, a emoção e a energia do desporto foi um desafio superado com distinção”, diz Dulce Prata, diretora do Curso Profissional de Multimédia.
Bombeiros Voluntários de Albufeira, Atlético Clube de Albufeira, Clube de Basquete de Albufeira, Imortal Basket, Imortal DC, Karaté Clube de Albufeira, Capoeira Muzenza, Movimento Ginga, CPCJ de Albufeira, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira, Águas do Algarve, Zoomarine, Na Mira, Associação Soul, Europe Direct Algarve, Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos, Sciaena, APEXA, Prime Skills, CD Areias São João, FC Ferreiras, Federação Portuguesa de Orientação, Comité Olímpico de Portugal, IPDJ, GNR, Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, Federação Portuguesa de Corfebol, Junior Achievement Portugal, Decathlon.
“Estas atividades permitem às crianças desenvolver competências sociais, reforçar valores como o respeito, a cooperação e o trabalho em equipa, ao mesmo tempo que criam momentos de partilha e aproximação entre instituições e comunidade local”, afirma Marta Galego, Decathlon, parceira desportiva oficial do evento.
“Os ‘ANT GAMES’ são uma excelente oportunidade para aproximar crianças e jovens do desporto, promovendo o espírito de equipa e o gosto pela atividade física. Esta iniciativa reforça também a importância da colaboração entre escolas, instituições e comunidade na formação e desenvolvimento dos mais novos”, diz Filipa Duarte, Atletismo do CD Areias São João.
“Proporcionar a prática de atividades saudáveis para o corpo e para a mente é a própria definição de desporto. E os ‘ANT GAMES’ são espaço de encontro, de acolhimento, de sorriso, onde se ensina e também se aprende”, refere Ana Burnay, Europe Direct Algarve.
“É com muito gosto que a Associação Soul participa, pela quarta edição, nos ‘ANT GAMES’. Tem sido uma experiência incrível com os miúdos, não só pelo contacto com a dança, mas pelo convívio”, afirma Marina Duarte, Associação Soul.
“Eventos como os ‘ANT GAMES’ desempenham um papel fundamental na democratização do conhecimento, provando que a ciência pode, e deve, chegar a todos de forma acessível, prática e inspiradora,” salienta Hélder Ferreira, Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos.

“Obrigado pela organização de eventos que dão a todas as associações e clubes a oportunidade de se mostrarem e de dar um dia diferente às crianças do concelho”, refere Bruno Mateus, Clube de Basquete de Albufeira.
“Estas iniciativas são um verdadeiro exercício de cidadania e uma oportunidade de aprendizagem muito real fora da sala de aula”, diz Filipa Almeida, Águas do Algarve.
“Os ‘ANT GAMES’ são uma oportunidade para as crianças brincarem, aprenderem e sentirem-se parte ativa da comunidade. Para a CPCJ de Albufeira, participar é reforçar a proximidade com as famílias, lembrando que brincar, participar e ser ouvido são direitos de todas as crianças”, Tânia Baptista, presidente da CPCJ de Albufeira.
“A participação das nossas atletas nos ‘ANT GAMES’ foi uma oportunidade de partilhar momentos, criar laços e crescer em conjunto. Experiências assim formam jovens mais confiantes, solidários e conscientes do valor do espírito de equipa”, Maria João, Patinagem do FC Ferreiras.
“A Prime Skills esteve nos ‘ANT GAMES’ para trabalhar as soft skills das crianças e jovens de Albufeira: comunicação, empatia, trabalho em equipa e resolução de problemas. Investir nestas competências é investir num futuro mais colaborativo e equilibrado”, diz Andreia Lima, Prime Skills.
“Nos ‘ANT GAMES’, levámos o voleibol aos mais novos com brincadeira, movimento e espírito de equipa. Para o ACA, é uma alegria ajudar as crianças a descobrir o gosto pelo desporto e aproximar o clube da comunidade”, afirma Alexandra Orlando, Atlético Clube de Albufeira.
“A presença do IPDJ, através dos programas Cuida-te e APPtiva, aproximou jovens, famílias e comunidade de respostas que promovem o bem-estar físico e psicológico. Reforça o nosso papel na promoção de uma juventude mais informada, ativa e saudável”, salienta Susana Fialho, IPDJ Faro.
Sobre os ‘ANT GAMES’
Os ‘ANT GAMES’ são um evento educativo, comunitário e inclusivo, organizado em 2026 pelo Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente, a Junta de Freguesia de Albufeira e Olhos de Água, a Junta de Freguesia da Guia e a Associação Albufeira Activa.
Contam com o apoio institucional do Comité Olímpico de Portugal, através do Programa de Educação Olímpica, e do IPDJ, e com a Decathlon como parceira desportiva oficial.

Mais de 5 000 participantes, 36 entidades parceiras e cerca de 400 voluntários. São estes os números da edição de 2026 dos «ANT GAMES» o evento educativo e comunitário que este ano foi organizado pelo Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente, a Junta de Freguesia de Albufeira e Olhos de Água, a Junta de Freguesia […]
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A new dawn is rising in "The Hunger Games" universe (literally).
"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is set to hit theaters on November 20, taking fans back into the world of Panem. This time, they will see it through the eyes of a young Haymitch Abernathy as he competes as a District 12 tribute 24 years before the events of Suzanne Collins' original trilogy.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the film since it was first announced in 2024, before the novel it is based on was even published.
Now, a little under a month before it premieres, the film's arrival is feeling more and more real. Tickets finally went on sale on Wednesday, and the same day, Jennifer Lawrence confirmed she'll be reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen in the film, alongside Woody Harrelson and Josh Hutcherson.
Here's everything we know about the movie so far.
"Sunrise on the Reaping" was published in March 2025, and it is the second prequel to Collins' immensely popular dystopian series, following the 2020 release of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Like "Ballad," the latest installment reveals key lore about the world of Panem, while staying true to the heart of Collins' original works.
Lionsgate announced it would adapt the story into a feature film, following the success of the "Ballad" adaptation, in conjunction with the novel's June 2024 announcement.
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At the time, Deadline reported that the film, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," would be released on November 20, 2026. The film officially premieres on the 20th, though some fans were able to secure advanced screening tickets for November 18 and 19 at select theaters.
Francis Lawrence, the filmmaker who helmed every movie in the series except the 2012 original, directed the movie from a script adapted by Billy Ray.
Nina Jacobson and her producing partner, Brad Simpson, returned to produce the prequel under their Color Force banner. Jacobson told Variety in March 2025 that her team already had "a great draft" of the script and set filming locations before the book was even released.
"Sunrise on the Reaping" has a massive cast, largely because Haymitch is reaped into the second Quarter Quell. The 50th Hunger Games has twice as many tributes competing, meaning 48 children from the districts are sent to the arena instead of 24.
In addition, the novel introduces readers to characters in District 12 with connections to the other books in the series and features appearances by "Hunger Games" favorites such as Effie Trinket and Plutarch Heavensbee.
Lionsgate revealed the film's cast on social media, showing snippets of the characters' introductions in the novel as they burst into flame, revealing the actors portraying them.
The film's star, Zada, is a relative newcomer with a handful of roles to his name. In March 2025, Jacobson told Variety her team was looking for an actor who could bring the same "mischief" Woody Harrelson brought to the role in the original trilogy without "impersonating" him.
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"You want somebody who very credibly feels like they could be a young version of this character, before the trauma and grief and rage that the fallout of the Games create," Jacobson said. "Nobody can be Woody Harrelson, but Woody Harrelson."
Of the roles announced, Fiennes' and Fanning's castings arguably generated the most buzz.
Fiennes, who is no stranger to film franchises after playing Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" films, will be offering the third cinematic iteration of President Coriolanus Snow.
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Donald Sutherland originated the role of the aging villain in the three original "Hunger Games" films, and fans saw Tom Blyth's portrayal of Snow as a young man in the first prequel. Snow is the primary antagonist in "Sunrise on the Reaping," as he is in the original trilogy, and he makes some chilling appearances in the novel.
Elizabeth Banks played Effie Trinket, Katniss and Peeta's handler from the Capitol, in the original "Hunger Games" trilogy, and the character appears as a young stylist in "Sunrise on the Reaping." Fans were eager to see who would step into Banks' shoes because her performance was so beloved in the films, and Fanning's casting was met with overwhelming excitement.
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Plemons will take over the role of Plutarch for Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jeffrey Wright played Beetee Latier before Kelvin Harrison Jr. Interestingly, both Plemons and Harrison previously played Hoffman's and Wright's children in other projects. Plemons was Hoffman's son in the 2012 film "The Master," and Harrison was Wright's son in "Monster," released in 2018.
Lawrence announced that filming for the project was set to begin in July 2025 at CinemaCon in April 2025, and Zada and Grace were spotted together in Spain that month.
On November 20, 2025, Lionsgate shared an official teaser trailer for the film to celebrate one year until its release.
It gave viewers a glimpse of the arena for the 50th Hunger Games, showing Zada as Haymitch standing on a podium alongside his fellow tributes in a picturesque, hilly countryside.
Importantly, the teaser showed Lenore Dove giving Haymitch a striker with a bird on one end and a snake on the other. The striker plays an important role in the book, was illustrated on the book's cover, and was unveiled as the official logo for the film in a teaser clip released in April 2025, making its appearance exciting for fans of the text.
Both the teaser trailer and teaser clip ended with Harrelson's voice saying, "I think these games are gonna be different."
On April 13, 2026, Lionsgate released the first full-length trailer for the film. It offered a more comprehensive look at the film's plot, focusing on Haymitch's reaping and his time at the Capitol before the Hunger Games actually begin.
Clips of some of the book's biggest moments appeared in the trailer, including a chariot crash during the parade of tributes, Haymitch's live TV interview before he enters the arena, and a private conversation between Haymitch and President Snow.
The trailer is also stacked with appearances from the star-studded cast. It features Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, the role Stanley Tucci played in the original trilogy, and Maya Hawke as a younger, less traumatized version of Wiress, an ally to Katniss in the 75th Quarter Quell and a mentor to Haymitch in the 50th.
Hawke as Wiress offers one of the most chilling lines in the trailer: "The arena, it's a killing machine. But all machines can be broken."
Lionsgate also released a video introducing Haymitch to viewers on July 4, which is both Reaping Day in the "Hunger Games" universe and Haymitch's birthday. It includes clips from the movie, as well as commentary from Lawrence, Jacobson, and Zada on Haymitch as a character.
Finally, the studio shared a second full-length trailer for the movie on September 16, a little over two months before the film's premiere. "Witness the beginning of a revolution," the official "The Hunger Games" Instagram account captioned the trailer.
The trailer gives a closer look at Haymitch's experience in the Capitol and the arena after he is reaped for the Games, showing glimpses of his disastrous tribute parade and his work to dismantle the arena from the inside as he competes.
It also tees up his conflict with President Snow more directly than the other trailers. In one clip, Haymitch looks directly at Snow and claps in a silent stadium, the lone voice of dissent as Capitol loyalists look on in horror at this small act of rebellion (and, in Plutarch Heavensbee's case, in awe).
Alongside the trailer, Lionsgate also released two posters for the film, coining the slogan, "Challenge authority. Capitalize power."
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The tributes from District 12 pose under "challenge authority," while people from the Capitol, like Snow and Heavensbee, are on the "capitalize" poster.
Since the book the movie is based on was released, fans have wondered if the film will include the epilogue from "Sunrise on the Reaping."
The epilogue takes place in District 12 after the events of "Mockingjay," with Haymitch telling Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark about his childhood and time in the arena.
In December 2025, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson would be reprising their roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in "Sunrise on the Reaping," though the outlet didn't say whether Harrelson would return alongside them or how they would appear in the film.
On October 28, Lawrence confirmed she will appear in the film, alongside Hutcherson and Harrelson, to the delight of fans.
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On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Lawrence what it was like to step into Katniss' shoes again, and Lawrence replied that it was "unbelievable."
"It was so crazy because it was the same crew," she said. "It was the same camera guys, the same AD, who I've worked with a million times too because I love him, and Josh and Woody."
"It was so emotional. Josh and I, like, didn't walk to the bathroom without our arms around each other," she added. "And Woody obviously came through the window of my hotel room uninvited cause it would not be the same. It wouldn't be the same if he listened to boundaries and used a door."
Lawrence didn't reveal any details about her appearance in the film, but "Hunger Games" adaptations have historically been fairly loyal to Collins' book, making it safe to assume the trio will be depicted in some form of the epilogue.
Paris 2024 Olympic champion Erislandy Álvarez (65 kg) will headline Cuba’s squad for the Guizhou International Boxing Tournament, to be held in China from November 3 to 12.
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The Cuban delegation will consist of seven men and six women, according to national commissioner Robinson Poll, as reported by the digital publication Jit.
Álvarez returns to competition following his recovery from a surgical procedure that kept him out of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo and the recent Continental Championship in Puebla. The 2023 Tashkent World Championship silver medalist leads a team aiming to continue Cuba’s strong performance in this international event.
In the men’s division, alongside Álvarez, the roster includes Ángel Sober (50 kg), Deibys Abreu (55 kg), Rolando Martínez (60 kg), Keilor García (80 kg), Fredisney Morales (90 kg), and Joel Duvergel (+90 kg).
The women’s squad features Dayira Mesa (70 kg)—a champion at the 2026 Santo Domingo Games—as well as bronze medalists from that same regional event: Dinaibys de las Nieves (51 kg), Carysney García (54 kg), Magda Massó (57 kg), and Keilor García (80 kg). Rounding out the team are Melani Girado (60 kg) and Naybel Morado (75 kg).
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The squad will train under the guidance of coaches Julián González Cedeño, Fermín Espinoza, and Yuri Echevarría. In the previous edition of the tournament, Cuba secured three gold titles—won by Saidel Horta (57 kg), Jorge Cuéllar (71 kg), and Nelson Williams (92 kg)—along with two bronze medals, earned by Arianne Imbert (66 kg) and Yoana Rodríguez (75 kg).
The 2026 Guizhou International Boxing Tournament marks the competitive return of Erislandy Álvarez and offers a new opportunity for Cuban boxing to achieve international success in China.
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“Nos dois primeiros dias passaram cerca de 2.500 participantes pelo Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, ONDE Experimentaram modalidades individuais e coletivas com técnicos de clubes locais e federações nacionais. Vestiram a farda de bombeiro, viram por dentro veículos da GNR e interagiram com os parceiros nas áreas da ciência, ambiente, natureza, empreendedorismo, cidadania e skills sociais. É isto que os ‘ANT GAMES’ fazem: juntam pessoas e instituições locais, regionais e nacionais e dão acesso inclusivo e multidisciplinar a todas estas crianças e jovens”, afirma André Lima, professor de Educação Física do Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente e coordenador geral do projeto.
Mil alunos do 1.º ciclo passaram pelo recinto em cada uma das manhãs de 15 e 16 de outubro. Na tarde de dia 15 juntaram-se 500 alunos dos 2.º e 3.º ciclos e do secundário. Ao terceiro dia, o evento saiu das escolas e abriu-se à comunidade, no Parque de Vale Faro.
A quarta edição tem, uma vez mais, o apoio institucional do Comité Olímpico de Portugal e do IPDJ. Ambas as instituições estiveram presentes, com os programas de Educação Olímpica e Cuida-te. A Decathlon é a parceira desportiva oficial.

Durante os dois primeiros dias, as turmas passaram por um circuito de estações com mais de trinta parceiros: desporto federado, ciência, ambiente, proteção civil, cidadania e jogos de tabuleiro. Os alunos dos cursos profissionais da Escola Secundária de Albufeira integraram a organização, no apoio às turmas e parceiros, receção e bar, e registos multimédia.
“A participação do Comité Olímpico de Portugal nos ‘ANT GAMES’ 2026 realça a importância de proporcionar às crianças e jovens experiências educativas e desportivas que promovam, de forma lúdica e participativa, os Valores Olímpicos da Excelência, Amizade e Respeito. Através de uma atividade que desafiou os participantes a conquistar os cinco Anéis Olímpicos e a construir a sua própria Bandeira Olímpica, foi possível transformar a aprendizagem numa experiência de cooperação, descoberta e espírito de equipa”, diz Rita Nunes, diretora do Departamento de Educação e Memória Olímpica do Comité Olímpico de Portugal.
O Curso Profissional de Técnico/a de Massagem de Estética e Bem-Estar da Escola Secundária de Albufeira levou a massagem das mãos aos mais novos. O Curso Profissional de Apoio Educativo acompanhou os grupos participantes e animaram o evento com pinturas faciais e modelagem de balões.

“As crianças e jovens são convidados a explorar, brincar e participar em experiências diversificadas, que estimulam a autonomia, a criatividade e a confiança”, afirma Sónia Guerreiro, diretora do Curso Profissional de Técnico/a de Massagem de Estética e Bem-Estar.
“Para o Minibasquete do Imortal Basket, estas iniciativas são de extrema importância, pois permitem dar a conhecer aos alunos do 1.º ciclo a modalidade, as dinâmicas do clube e a sua metodologia de trabalho”, argumenta Amândio Amorim, Imortal Basket.
“Foi uma boa experiência ver muitos destes adolescentes aproximarem-se de nós, por sua iniciativa, e praticarem Suporte Básico de Vida. Para os nossos jovens da escolinha também foi uma ótima experiência. Entre pares, a dinâmica flui muito melhor”, afirma Verónica Silva Afonso, dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Albufeira.

“O projeto sQIlls desenvolve atividades para a melhoria das competências pessoais e sociais das crianças e jovens, com vista a mais sucesso escolar e à conclusão dos estudos”, refere Pedro Brazão, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira.
“Foi a minha primeira vez no “ANT GAMES” e fiquei rendida. Acredito que os jogos de tabuleiro são muito mais do que momentos de diversão: promovem a atenção, a concentração, a resolução de problemas, o respeito pelas regras e o trabalho em equipa, e falamos de crianças e adultos”, afirma Aurora Coelho, Na Mira jogos de tabuleiro.
O terceiro dia, no Parque de Vale Faro, serviu também de formação em contexto de trabalho para os alunos dos cursos profissionais de Desporto, Ação Educativa, Massagem e Estética, Restauração e Bar e Multimédia.

A edição termina na quarta-feira, 21 de outubro, na Escola Básica da Guia, com turmas do pré-escolar, do 1.º e 2.º ciclos da freguesia e com a creche ‘Tempos de Infância’, da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira. São vinte estações, entregues por vinte parceiros.
Os ‘ANT GAMES’ 2026 são organizados pelo Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente, em coorganização com a Junta de Freguesia de Albufeira e Olhos de Água, a Junta de Freguesia da Guia e a Associação Albufeira Activa.
The trailer for GTA VI, the latest installment in the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto video game series, introduces Lucía Caminos, a Latina woman, as one of the protagonists alongside her partner, Jason Duval. Criticism from some fans of the franchise quickly surfaced online. Beyond comments about Caminos’s appearance, some users have labelled her “too dominant” because of her personality and questioned her weapons skills, which they deem “unrealistic for a woman,” even comparing them to those of a U.S. Marine.
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The beloved video game Tetris has a fascinating, complicated history. While the Tetris Company (TTC) claims exclusive rights to the geometric pieces at the heart of the game, known as tetrominoes, history shows that the Russian engineer and game designer duo behind TTC did not, in fact, own them. In this excerpt of Soviet Blocks: The Bizarre Puzzle of How Tetris Embraced Western Values, Julien Mailland traces Tetris’s journey from the Soviet Union to the West, and shows how the game is a lens through which to view two very different systems.
After the Soviet Union collapsed, Belikov and Patjinov — who by then had teamed up with Nintendo’s fixer Henk Rogers — sued each other over the rights to the game in federal court in New York. Pajitnov had very little going for him. The USSR did not recognize software copyright, or any private property for that matter other than for household pots and pans. Further, he developed the game on his work computer during work hours, which under U.S. legal principles would make it his employer’s property.

I have watched Pakistan-Afghanistan relations long enough to distrust easy headlines, and last week’s news produced a few of them. At the Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) war games in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region, Taliban officers stood among the foreign observers. Reports say it was the first time Moscow had invited a Taliban military delegation since the movement returned […]
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