whilst there are doubts over the validity of both versions, there are none over the first official volleyball club in the country - it was in fluminense club, right in the centre of rio de janeiro, that organized the first tournament in brazil in 1923.

additionally, rio de janeiro was chosen as the first city in south america to host the volleyball world championships - it was held at clube carioca(link) in 195, with the brazil national team winning both the male and female tournaments.

many clubs and centres in rio de janeiro provide the opportunities to practice tennis in the city - leme tenis club located in the neighborhood of leme is a beautiful facility surrounded with lush trees and a fanastic view of the beach below.

clube dos caicaras is a a breath taking tennis club with prestine facilities - located on the lagoa dos freitas(link) the club includes tennis competitions, socials and courts available to rent any day of the week.