Olympic champion confirms favoritism in the C1 1000m race in Lagoa Santa
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0Isaquias Queiroz, the main name in Brazilian canoeing, confirmed his favoritism and secured the title of the C1 1000m race at the Brazilian Canoe Speed Championship. The competition, held this Wednesday (11) in Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, marked the Bahian's first achievement since winning the silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
With a time of 4min01s87, Isaquias Queiroz secured first place in the race, leaving behind competitors Gabriel Assunção, who finished in 4min04s11, and Diego Nascimento, who clocked 4min18s10. Even after a period of rest after the Olympic Games, the canoeist did not face any major difficulties in winning his specialty, the C1 1000m.
"This 1,000 meter race demands a lot. Although I trained shortly after Olympics, I chose to take advantage of the rest and start the season with a more recovered body. I used my torso and abdomen more to prevent my arms from locking up, which could happen if I pushed too hard", explained Isaquias after the victory.
In addition to the C1 1000m, Isaquias Queiroz also competed in the K1 1000m category, although it is not his specialty . The athlete fell in the semi-final and was unable to qualify for the medal match. The race was won by Edson Isaias Silva, who completed the course in 3min57s52. Fábio Demarchi and Matheus Henrique Costa completed the podium.
Brazilian Sprint Canoeing Championship started on Tuesday (10) and runs until next Sunday (15). The competition features the participation of 500 athletes representing 54 associations across the country.
This edition of the tournament is another opportunity for Isaquias Queiroz and other athletes to prepare for future international competitions, in addition to consolidating the scenario national canoeing.
There are still 8 lawsuits against the club in court; Fla can appeal
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0Controversies always seem to surround Flamengo, and yet another unexpected piece of news involving the club came to light this Wednesday (18), this time related to women's football. Rubro-Negro was condemned by the courts in a case brought by six former players, with a decision that surprised everyone.
The action, which had been ongoing since 2021, resulted in a conviction worth R$3.2 million. According to information from Uol, the names of the players were not revealed, but they were released during the reformulation of the sport in 2022 and were seeking recognition of a professional bond with Flamengo.
Flamengo, which maintains a partnership with the Brazilian Navy did not pay the athletes directly, as they were third sergeants. They played for the club between 2015 and 2021, a period in which they won the Brazilian Women's Championship. However, the players argued that the practice adopted by the club and the Navy was irregular, according to the partnership contract.
“An item in the cooperation term made it clear that the Navy would not provide financial resources, nor would it carry out the direct transfer of facilities. Flamengo was intentionally omitted to pay the athletes”, guarantees lawyer Rafael Cunha.
Possibility of appealDespite the initial decision, Flamengo can still appeal. The Regional Labor Court of Rio de Janeiro unanimously understood that Flamengo benefited from the situation and determined that the club must record the athletes' contributions in their Work Cards, in addition to paying the due salaries and other labor obligations.
In addition to these six players, eight others also filed lawsuits against Flamengo for the same reason, but their trials have not yet taken place. In response to Uol, the club commented on the case:
“Of the nine legal actions involving former Navy athletes and coaches, eight had court decisions removing the employment relationship with the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, considering that these are exclusively third-level Navy sergeants”, he says.
In total, 70 children, from the Cantagalo and Queimados centers, had the chance to practice the sport under the guidance of high-level professionals
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0Last week, children who practice judo in the social project Jogaremos Juntos, promoted by Flamengo's Social Responsibility, had an unforgettable experience. They visited the club's headquarters, in Gávea, and trained alongside Flamengo's judo teachers and athletes, experiencing a day full of learning, discipline and sportsmanship.
In total, 70 children, from centers of Cantagalo and Queimados, had the chance to practice judo under the guidance of high-level professionals, reinforcing the values of the sport, such as respect, determination and teamwork.
At the dojô, the children were welcomed by the coach of the under-13 and under-15 red-black judo teams, Rodrigo Domiciano, who, together with club athletes, shared his experiences and spoke about the importance of dedication to progress in the sport. “In the midst of so many negative references, it is essential that these children have positive references. Here they can see that it is possible to reach a higher degree, seek a black belt, seek important competitions and this will change their realities”, he said.
For many, the day was a unique opportunity to become inspire, dream big and continue following the path of sport. “The children came very excited. They've been talking about coming here to Flamengo for a week. It's important for them to be here, in a different place, with so much structure... This all makes them want to dedicate themselves more”, said professor Alves, who teaches judo at Jogaremos Juntos - Núcleo Queimados. Cantagalo resident Leda Maria Pereira de Macedo, mother of student Davi, added. “Children who live in communities need sports so they don't get lost and judo has already got my son back on track. He now has discipline, he has become another child! Davi takes a shower, goes to bed early... I'm very happy. I'm very grateful to have the project there”, she praised.
With its own methodology, Jogaremos Juntos is an education project through sport, based on socio-emotional skills. Through it, children and young people have the opportunity to work on self-knowledge, resilience, empathy, focus and other skills that they learn from sports and put into practice to face and overcome challenges in life, whether at school, in family or with friends.
In total, the project serves 800 children in six communities in Rio de Janeiro - Cantagalo Pavão Pavãozinho, Complexo do Alemão, Vila Aliança, Morro do Banco, Santa Cruz and Queimados - with classes football, judo, basketball, artistic gymnastics and volleyball. The project is encouraged by the Federal Sports Incentive Law and has Shell as a sponsor.
The club president spoke about his pride in the title and awards
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0The president of Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, took advantage of the return of the club's athletes who represented Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympics to highlight the exemplary performance of two prominent figures: Rebeca Andrade and Isaquias Queiroz. In an emphatic speech, Landim spared no praise for the athletes, highlighting the importance of the results achieved by both in Olympic competitions.
Landim began his speech highlighting the pride that Flamengo feels in having Rebeca Andrade, the greatest Olympic medalist in the history of the sport. club. The gymnast, who had already been collecting achievements since the Tokyo 2020 Games, further expanded her legacy by bringing home more medals from Paris 2024, solidifying herself as one of the greatest athletes in world gymnastics and a symbol of excellence within the club. For the president, Rebeca's achievement is a reason for inspiration not only for Flamengo, but also for the entire country.
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