Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha, commonly known as Farroupilha, is a Brazilian

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club based in

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and part of state league competition in the state of

. They won the

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in 1935. The club until 1941 was formerly known as Grêmio Atlético do 9° Regimento.

History

The club was founded on April 26, 1926, as Grêmio Atlético do 9° Regimento. They won the

in 1935. Farroupilha won the Campeonato do Interior Gaúcho in 1934, 1935, 1969, 1961 and in 1967. The club was renamed to Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha in 1941, as the law prohibited civilian institutions, such as sports clubs, to use military names.

Achievements

: ** Winners (1): 1935 * Campeonato do Interior Gaúcho: ** Winners (5): 1934, 1935, 1969, 1961, 1967

Stadium

Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha play their home games at Estádio Nicolau Fico. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Farroupilha, Gremio Atletico Association football clubs established in 1926 Football clubs in Rio Grande do Sul 1926 establishments in Brazil