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Karol Gimenes represents Brazil at the Tbilisi Grand Slam in search of world ranking points

Red-black judoka competes in Georgia between March 22nd and 24th aiming to score points and consolidate international presence

Karol Gimenes competes in the Tbilisi Grand Slam in search of a podium finish and points in the world judo rankings - photo: reproduction
Karol Gimenes competes in the Tbilisi Grand Slam in search of a podium finish and points in the world judo rankings - photo: reproduction

22 Mar 2025 | 08:30 |

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The FlaJudô team continues to make its presence felt on the international circuit and, this time, Karol Gimenes will represent Brazil at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi, Georgia, between March 22 and 24. The tournament will bring together big names in world judo and will be another important challenge for the red-and-black athlete, who seeks to consolidate her position in the world rankings.


Karol Gimenes will compete in the under 78kg category and is buoyed by her recent performance at the European Open in Warsaw, Poland, where she won the silver medal. The judoka remains focused on earning important points for the ranking and another good result on European soil could strengthen her trajectory towards bigger goals this season.




BRAZIL HAS ALREADY WON NINE MEDALS IN GRAND SLAMS THIS SEASON AND IS ON THE RISE

Brazilian judo has already won nine medals on the international circuit in 2025, not counting the 49 wins at the Rio de Janeiro Open. Highlights include Leonardo Gonçalves (100kg), who secured two silver medals in Paris and Baku, and Marcelo Fronckowiak (90kg), who also made it to the podium in the capital of Azerbaijan. At the Austrian Grand Prix, Ronald Lima (66kg) won the country's first gold of the season, while Michel Augusto (60kg) and Marcelo Fronckowiak (90kg) brought home bronze medals.



BRAZILIAN TEAM FOR TBILISI INCLUDES NEW GENERATION NAMES AND OLYMPIC ATHLETES

Brazil will take a team to the Tbilisi Grand Slam made up of new generation talents and judokas already confirmed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In addition to Karol Gimenes, Michel Augusto (60kg), Natasha Ferreira (48kg), Ketleyn Quadros (63kg), Rafael Macedo (90kg) and Leonardo Gonçalves (100kg) will also be competing, athletes looking to gain experience and secure points in the international classification.


INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR CONTINUES INTENSIVE UNTIL THE WORLD CUP WITH THREE MORE RELEVANT STAGES IN JUDO

After the Tbilisi Grand Slam, the international judo circuit will continue with three more events before the World Championship. The Pan-American and Oceania Championships will take place between April 25 and 27 in Chile. In May, the Grand Slams will take place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (2 to 4), and Astana, Kazakhstan (9 to 11). The CRF remains strong on the circuit, showing the strength of Brazilian judo in the main world competitions.


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Land purchase is one year old and Flamengo awaits stadium studies

Mengão acquired the site of the old Gasômetro to build its new home in Rio de Janeiro, but the process to begin construction is progressing slowly.

Purchase of Gasômetro land for construction of Flamengo stadium completes 1 year - Photo: Reproduction/City of Rio de Janeiro
Purchase of Gasômetro land for construction of Flamengo stadium completes 1 year - Photo: Reproduction/City of Rio de Janeiro

01 Ago 2025 | 15:23 |

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On July 31, 2024, Flamengo completed the purchase of the Gasômetro land for R$138.1 million . With over 88,000 square meters and a strategic location in central Rio de Janeiro—next to the Gentileza Terminal and Novo Rio Bus Station—the space was quickly associated with the Flamengo stadium project. However, 12 months later, the situation is uncertain under the club's new management .


The acquisition was completed in the final months of Rodolfo Landim's presidency. But in December, Flamengo 's presidential election brought Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, to power, adopting a more cautious stance regarding the venture . According to him, the studies conducted during the previous administration were "preliminary" and required a complete review.


CLUB STILL WAITING FOR STUDIES


In April 2025, the club announced the hiring of three companies to conduct technical analyses and further evaluate the site. Coordination remains under the responsibility of Arena E+V, the same company chosen by Landim. At the time, the former president estimated the total cost of the project at less than R$2 billion, including surrounding improvements. BAP stated in February that the actual cost would be much higher—"R$3 billion or more."

According to the 'GE' portal, two of the three contracted companies have already submitted their reports . Soloteste completed the geotechnical studies in about 30 days. Shortly thereafter, JDS Engenharia de Precisão completed the topographic surveys. AECOM, responsible for the more complex analysis—involving soil contamination and risk assessment—was expected to deliver by October, but the deadline could extend until 2026.


DEADLINE HAS ALREADY EXCEEDED THE INITIALLY PROGRAMMED TIME


Bap on Flamengo's stadium: "It will take longer and cost more money than expected"

Another point still unanswered is the financial feasibility study commissioned from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. In February, Bap stated that FGV had requested 60 days to submit the report. More than 120 days have passed, and the material has still not been released.

According to the 'GE' portal, neither Flamengo 's current president, Landim, nor Arena E+V have commented on the discrepancies in budgets and deadlines. There has also been no public disclosure of any of the studies commissioned to date.

In June, Bap summarized the current situation: " Studies show that it can't be done in the timeframe suggested or at the price quoted . Four companies are evaluating the work previously done, and the conclusion is that, unfortunately, it will take longer and cost more than imagined at the time," the president declared.



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Flamengo sees drastic reduction in debt in the first half of the year - see

Mengão remains one of the best-positioned teams financially in Brazil and has managed to reduce the amounts payable from the end of 2024

Flamengo reduces its debts by more than 60% and remains one of the healthiest clubs - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo reduces its debts by more than 60% and remains one of the healthiest clubs - Photo: Reproduction

01 Ago 2025 | 09:00 |

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Flamengo released, this Thursday (31), its financial statement for the second quarter of 2025. The numbers confirm the excellent moment in the club's finances . The main highlight was the drop in net operating debt (EOL), which went from R$ 327.4 million at the end of 2024 to R$ 128.2 million on June 30 of this year - a reduction of R$ 199.2 million , equivalent to more than 60% .


WHAT IS EOL?


Flamengo uses the EOL as its main indicator of its debt. Simply put, the EOL represents the total outstanding obligations, less available cash and receivables . In other words, it provides a more accurate view of the real financial situation, unlike the simple sum of gross debt.


The document released by the club also highlights that the drop was achieved even in a historically more challenging period for Brazilian clubs: “ It is important to note that the value showed a drop , even in a traditionally more difficult period such as the first half of the year,” highlights the balance sheet.

TRANSFER MARKET DOES NOT YET IMPACT DATA


Despite the significant reduction in debt, the report does not include the impact of the second transfer window , which began in July—thus, after the close of the quarter. This period of the market has a direct impact on the club's cash flow and will be reflected in the next balance sheet.

So far, Flamengo has invested approximately R$294.3 million (or €46 million) in reinforcements , with the signings of Emerson Royal (€9 million), Carrascal (€12 million), and Samuel Lino (€25 million). In return, the club has already secured significant revenue from sales: Gerson and Wesley were sold for €25 million each, while Alcaraz earned €15 million. In total, these transactions total €65 million—the equivalent of R$435.06 million.

The current balance sheet, which only considers data up to June 30, records R$167.9 million in player purchases and R$54.5 million in sales . It's worth noting that a significant portion of the payments are related to contractual bonuses, with Juninho and Jorginho being the only players paid in this format upon joining the squad.



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Flamengo star celebrates meeting Marta in the Brazilian National Team

The young player from Mais Querido was called up by coach Arthur Elias to prepare with the Canarinho main team

The young Flamengo player was called up by coach Arthur Elias to prepare with the Brazilian Women's National Team (Reproduction/ CBF)
The young Flamengo player was called up by coach Arthur Elias to prepare with the Brazilian Women's National Team (Reproduction/ CBF)

18 Jul 2025 | 16:05 |

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With the new coach in charge of the women's team, Rosana Augusto , the Meninas da Gávea have excelled at Flamengo and earned a spot on the Brazilian Women's National Team. One of the players called up was Kaylane Vieira, from the Mais Querido youth team, who had the opportunity to train with Marta.


Brazil is competing in the Women's Copa América in Ecuador, and coach Arthur Elias has called up a few additional players for the training session at Granja Comary. In addition to Kaylane, Botafogo's Giovana Waksman was also with the team.


KAYLANE TALKS ABOUT OPPORTUNITY IN THE NATIONAL TEAM


So, after returning to Mais Querido, Kaylane couldn't hide her happiness at participating in such an important moment and being able to train alongside Brazil's biggest names in the sport. According to her, the period provided a series of lessons that she will bring back to Flamengo for the rest of the season.



Kaylane talks about the opportunity with the women's team: "It was a unique and extraordinary experience to train with great stars of our football."

She continued: "They welcomed me very well and included me in everything. When I got there, I couldn't believe it, it hadn't sunk in yet. So, it was special. Different from everything else. I'm returning with several lessons that I'll take with me in my career ," said Kaylane.

MEETING WITH MARTA

The young woman also admitted that she had a special feeling when she met Marta, the greatest athlete of all time in women's football and a role model for new athletes: "I was paralyzed when I saw Marta, I really trembled. She is a lovely person, she was extremely kind and treated me in a way that I can't even explain. I will never forget that," she celebrated.

Kaylane highlighted that Marta also left advice about her development on and off the field and even joked that, coming from who she came from, the tips need to be followed: "She also gave me several tips, helped me with some movements and showed me where I can improve on and off the field. Of course I'm going to follow everything, right? It can't be any different ," joked the young Flamengo athlete.


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