Flamengo idol exalts Brazil's result in basketball at the Olympics and cites internal fights

For everything he experienced on the court, Olivinha is one of Flamengo's greatest idols. In FlaBasquete, he appears as the big figure, even represented by an organized fan flag. The God of Race is the only player in the club's history to win both World Cups won by the team in the sport. His importance is so valued that he will become the only athlete outside football to receive an important honor.

Like great names in football, Olivinha will receive a bust in his honor, and it will be displayed at the Flamengo Museum , in Gávea, according to the newspaper O Globo. It is the first time that a basketball player has received this type of honor at the club, which is very common with football players.

At the main entrance to Gávea, there are busts of Raul, Leandro, Marinho, Moer, Júnior, Andrade, Nunes, Adílio and Lico. Furthermore, Zico has some statues, such as one at the entrance to the Ninho do Urubu football complex. The tributes are all to the stars of the 80s who marked their time at Rubro-Negro. Now, Olivinha enters that same shelf upon receiving the bust, perpetuating herself as an eternal FlaBasquete idol.

The object has already been ordered and should be close to the idols of 1981. The tribute is prepared by the sculptor Eduardo Santos, which is already producing the item at the request of Flamengo.

Olivinha retired at the end of last season for FlaBasquete

The FlaBasquete idol retired at the end of last season. Olivinha announced that she would stop playing after the end of the NBB, which mobilized the team to try to reach the decision and win the cup, honoring the star's legacy.

However, despite reaching the final, the The team was unable to overcome Franca, finishing runner-up and Olivinha had to say a painful but emotional goodbye.

After retirement, Olivinha was given a program on Fla TV. The ‘Lance Livre’ mentions basketball, but it is not just about that topic, but rather a review of the former player with a red-and-black guest. In the premiere, for example, the character chosen was the singer Naldo Benny.

In the last pre-season friendly, played in Spain, FlaBasquete was beaten by Baloncesto Fuenlabrada 99 to 61, this Tuesday afternoon (10), at the Pabellón Polideportivo Fernando Martín gym, in Madrid. After the match, the red and black delegation returns to Rio de Janeiro and will continue preparing for the 2024/2025 season. 1st Quarter

Flamengo started the match at a disadvantage, until Kayo Gonçalves opened the scoring for Mengão, and Jordan Williams hit a two-point ball and another three. The first quarter ended 21 to 13 for the opponents.

In the second quarter, Flamengo remained at a disadvantage. Kayo Gonçalves managed to score two points and provide an assist. Gui Deodato converted two free throws and, on the next shot, Jordan Williams shot a three-pointer. At the end of the period, the difference was 24 points, ending 47 to 23 for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.

At the end of the break, in the FlaBasquete's first attack, Franco Balbi made a good individual play and scored on a tray. Afterwards, Jordan Williams buried, converting two more points for Mengão. End of the 3rd quarter with an advantage for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada: 74 to 37.

In the last quarter, the home team continued to dominate the match and closed the duel 99 to 61.

Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizi.

Coach: Gustavo De Conti.

This Friday morning (2), the Brazilian basketball team finally won a match at the Paris Olympics. With Bruno Caboclo shining on the court, Brazil maintained its hope of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the competition. The team faced Japan and won 102 to 84.MATCH SUMMARY

Brazil started the match with a different team from the previous two games in Paris. Bruno Caboclo had an unforgettable first quarter, dominating the opening ten minutes and finishing the first half with 15 points and three rebounds, helping the Brazilian team to finish the first quarter ahead by 31 to 20.

The Brazilian advantage built in the first fourth was undone by the Japanese in less than five minutes in the second period. Bruno Caboclo committed the second foul just before the end of the first quarter and started the second on the bench. Without the reference man in the paint, Brazil became more vulnerable in terms of rebounds.

However, the team found its footing again offensively thanks to Vitor Benite's three-pointers. The number 8 was responsible for 13 points in the period and helped Brazil go to the dressing rooms winning 55 to 44.

When the break came around, Japan bet on the good performance of point guard Yuki Kawamura. The number 5 managed to score in every way and, together with winger Josh Hawkinson, helped command the Japanese reaction, which saw the deficit fall, finishing ahead by 77 to 73.

The match remained balanced in the last quarter, with two teams playing for a victory to continue dreaming of a place in the quarter-finals. However, the Brazilians did not allow the Japanese to take the lead and won the match 102 to 84, keeping their chances of qualifying alive.