Barra in Sports
- The famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy Gracie Barra, takes its name and originated in Barra.
- The 2007 Pan American Games took place for the most part in Barra.
- Rio Olympics Games in 2016 will be partially held in Barra.
- The football (soccer) club Barra da Tijuca Futebol Clube derives its name from the region, and its headquarters are located in neighbouring Camorim.
- Three major Associations' headquarters are located in Barra da Tijuca: the Brazilian Football Confederation, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and Brazilian Olympic Committee.
- The Golden Green Golf Club provides three-par six-hole court greens open to outside players with illumination for night play. Itanhanga Golf Club is also nearby.
- Surf competitions, such as Rio Marathon Surf Internacional, Festival Petrobras de Surfe, Campeonato Velox Surf Amador and Circuito Petrobras are held in Barra. There are several surfing schools in the neighbourhood, an evidence of the popularity of this sport with the locals.
- The Aero Clube do Brasil provides parachuting experiences. The Rio Sport Center offers tennis courts to the public. Barrashopping and Barra Square are home to bowling alleys.
- There are several places where beach and court volleyball are practised. The Bernandinho's School is located in Barra.
- The numerous condos also offer several others sports courts exclusively for its residents.
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