being a multi-sportive club, the vasco the gama also had important presences in other sports beyond soccer, and won several trophies across the board, being especially proud of the achievements in the classic canoeing section. 

an interesting aspect of club'sculture comes from the way in which it embraces religion.

the cross is a symbol of christ and it is the only well-known team in brazil to have a chapel inside its stadium, in this case the chapel to 'nossa senhora das vitórias' (blessed lady of victories) in the são januário stadium.

the clube de ragatas vasco da gama is also known by the way in which it embraced the fight against discrimination in brazil.