in more recent years there was a push to make frescobol a sports entity with the creation of an official rulebook in 2003 - since then, several groups have organized events and championships to further promote the game.

frescobol is so closely connected to carioca culture that the city celebrated its 450 anniversary along with the 70 year anniversary of frescobol. during this time the mayor of rio de janeiro inaugurated the sport as a cultural representation of the city - he reinforced his initiative by claiming frescobol is part and parcel of the daily landscape of carioca culture. with the inclusion of safety nets, and designated frescobol areas, closer to the boardwalk, cariocas have made the sport as accessible as possible