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Flamengo's Isaquias Queiroz wins gold at the Canoeing World Cup

Olympic champion continues to shine in the water and wins first place in the C1 500m category in the Hungarian stage, in preparation for the World Cup

Flamengo athlete Isaquias Queiroz wins gold at the Canoeing World Cup - Photo: Royal Spanish Canoeing Federation

20 Mai 2025 | 06:39 |

Canoeist Isaquias Queiroz once again shone in international competitions . Representing Flamengo, the athlete won the gold medal in the C1 500-meter event , during the Szeged stage in Hungary, for the Canoeing World Cup. With a time of 1:47.80, the Olympic champion climbed to the top of the podium in his specialty, reinforcing the good start to the cycle towards the Los Angeles 2028 Games .

I can't leave a championship with an empty neck..."

“I won the gold medal in the C1 500m, I couldn’t miss this victory . I can’t leave a championship empty-handed (laughs). I’m very happy with this medal, it was a very close race”, commented Isaquias, after the victory.

SIXTH PLACE IN DUALS

In addition to the gold, the canoeist also participated in the debut of the C2 500 meters, a new event on the Olympic calendar for Los Angeles 2028. Alongside Gabriel Nascimento , also from Flamengo , Isaquias reached the final and finished in sixth place - a result considered positive by the duo in their first competition at the distance. Gabriel also competed in the C4 500m, finishing in fifth place with three other Brazilians.

“Gabriel and I finished sixth in our first competition together . We had some difficulties, but we managed to finish well, which was very important. I want to thank the entire Red-Black Nation for their support and affection. We will continue training hard to represent the team even better in the World Cup,” added Isaquias .

WORLDWIDE IN SIGHTS

Isaquias remains in good shape after winning silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is using the Szeged stage as preparation for the Canoeing World Championships , which will be held in Milan , between August 20th and 24th.

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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's Isaquias Queiroz wins gold at the Canoeing World Cup