The State Court of Paraná has upheld the request made by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV), issuing a preliminary ruling that prevents the municipality of Londrina from obstructing the Women’s Brazil Cup, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. This ruling came amidst municipal attempts to block the participation of Tifanny Abreu, a transgender athlete playing for the Osasco Volleyball Club, based on a recent city law. The law, enacted in 2024, forbids athletes who do not identify with their birth sex from participating in sports events in the city.

On Thursday, a request approved by the Londrina City Council sought to have the municipality act against Abreu's participation, citing the controversial local law. The motion received overwhelming support with 12 votes in favor and 4 against. However, the situation escalated when the CBV, responding to the potential exclusion of Abreu, appealed to the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, where the case has been referred to Minister Carmén Lúcia for further assessment.

This ruling represents a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue around inclusion and discrimination in sports, particularly concerning transgender athletes. The legal battles reflect broader societal tensions regarding gender identity and rights within competitive athletics, as local regulations clash with national and constitutional protections for individual participation in sports. The outcome of this case may set a critical precedent not only for volleyball but for sports governance at large across Brazil.