The Right to Leisure, Between Rivers and Forests: the Case of Football in the Quilombola Riverside Community of Rio Arapapu/PA

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the practice of leisure in a quilombola community, based on the activity of football, in order to fit it in with the right to leisure. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research The concepts of leisure and the right to leisure are highlighted, based on Gomes (2014; 2023), Marcellino (2006; 2008) and Neto (2018), providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the research. Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a qualitative approach, with a view to addressing the lack of public policies. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with three former footballers and direct observation of training sessions. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that football players have to bear all the costs related to this practice due to the lack of public policies. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of the right to leisure. These implications could encompass the formulation of public policies to support leisure. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature on the right to leisure through its innovative approach to the field. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the fact that it can subsidise public policies.