Brazilian athletes return home after most successful Olympics yet

[ASFN Admin]

The South American nation finished 12th in Tokyo with 21 medals, one place higher than in Rio and with two more medals.Seven of the medals were gold, including one from star gymnast Rebeca Andrade. The 22-year-old clinched a silver in the individual all-around competition to then go on to win a gold in the vault final.Brazil also secured medals in boxing. Hebert Conceicao won the gold medal in the 75-kilo category and Abner Teixeira in the heavyweight match.Beatriz Ferreira won the silver in the women's lightweight boxing competition, telling media she hopes her medal will inspire girls in Brazil to take up boxing.In the canoe sprint competition, Isaquias Queiroz dos Santos came out on top and secured Brazil another gold. His sights are now set on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Continue reading...