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Flamengo athlete, Isaquias Queiroz wins silver medal at the Olympics

Athlete makes an impressive comeback in C1 1000m canoeing and becomes an Olympic multi-medallist

09 Ago 2024 | 09:15 |

This Friday morning (9), Flamengoand Brazil celebrated a great achievement at the Olympic Games in Paris. Isaquias Queiroz, wearing the red and black colors and representing the country, won the silver medal in the C1 1000m canoeing discipline, after a remarkable recovery in the final race.

Isaquias Queiroz began his journey in the C1 1000m in last Wednesday (7), when he finished second in his heat, thus ensuring a direct place in the semi-finals held this Friday morning. The grand final was marked by an impressive performance from the athlete.

RECOVERY IN THE FINAL

During the decisive race , Isaquias started at a disadvantage, reaching fifth place. However, the athlete demonstrated resilience and, in the last 100 meters, made an impressive recovery that guaranteed his presence on the podium. His efficient strategy resulted in him winning the silver medal.

OLYMPIC MULTIMEDALIST

With this achievement, Isaquias Queiroz adds his fifth Olympic medal in Brazilian canoeing. The athlete had already won three medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (silver in the C1 1,000m and C2 1,000m and bronze in the C1 200m) and one at the Tokyo 2020 (gold in the C1 1,000m). With this result, he equals sailors Robert Scheidt and Torben Grael on the list of Brazil's greatest Olympic multimedalists.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Isaquias had the support of his family during the competition. His wife, Laina, and his children, Sebastian and Luigi, were present in the stands in Vaires-sur-Marne, France, cheering on the athlete.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

Flamengo athlete, Isaquias Queiroz wins silver medal at the Olympics

Athlete makes an impressive comeback in C1 1000m canoeing and becomes an Olympic multi-medallist

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