Potiguar Esporte Clube, commonly known as Potiguar de Parnamirim, is a Brazilian

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men's and women's club based in

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, Rio Grande do Norte state. They competed in the

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twice.

History

The club was founded on February 15, 1946.

Women's team

The club competed in the

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, when they were eliminated in the First Round by CESMAC, and in

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, when they were eliminated in the First Round by Botafogo-PB.

Stadium

Potiguar Esporte Clube play their home games at Estádio Tenente Luís Gonzaga. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.

References

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