Partnership of the country in Oceania with carioca school provides training to experts and sports equipment donation during the Rio 2016 Games
Accustomed to the ball at the foot of hose girl experience rugby, played with an oval ball in his hands
Text: Sam Green Photos: Alex Ferro
Ambassador of New Zealand gave the party tone when greeted those present saying "Kia Ora" - "hello" in Maori, the indigenous language of their country. After the initial ceremony, the fun: rugby balls were thrown, capoeira formed and new bonds of friendship won the launch of the partner of the Olympic team of the "kiwis" - as the New Zealanders are known - with the Olympic Village Hose, in the north of Rio de Janeiro.
The main idea behind the initiative is to promote an exchange: while the New Zealanders use sport to inspire young people in the Rio community, these same young people share their culture with visitors, enriching the experience of athletes come to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games.
capoeira demonstration of young people in the Rio community enchants visitors from New Zealand
"It's an excellent opportunity to get involved in with Brazilian culture and to know the residents of Rio de Janeiro," said the Head of Mission of the Olympic Committee of New Zealand, Rod Waddell, Olympic champion in rowing at the Olympic Games in Sydney 2000. " hose has many young people who grew up in difficult circumstances and this is an opportunity for our athletes to share their skills and experience, through inspiration through sport and at the same time, gain from this exchange, learning from the passion of these young Brazilians. "
"The hose is very successful over the years, both in the cultural and social aspects as well as in sports. We expect to benefit from this experience as well "
Rob Waddell, Head of Mission of the Olympic Committee of New Zealand
Rob Waddell shows how to use the equipment "dry rowing", donated by the Olympic team of New Zealand
With the partnership, officially launched the Olympic Mangueira Vila on Thursday (17), New Zealand athletes from various sports will visit the community during the 2016 Games to teach sports clinics and talk about the benefits of sport.
Waddell said it had received a "positive return" of New Zealand athletes - including the legendary All Blacks rugby selection - who are interested in "giving back" to the Brazilians. He also said that the partnership will continue after the Olympics.
Mangueira, Rio Carnival champion this year, returned the visit with a show that started with rhythmic gymnastics performances packed by Samba before the capoeira masters enter the ginga of their instruments.
Team Rhythmic Gymnastics Mangueira made a presentation packed by Samba
Waddell presented against Felipe Maximiano, athlete jump distance in a challenge in dry rowing equipment which were donated to the community. "It's very difficult to compete with an Olympic champion," he admitted Felipe, 24, before adding: "Athletes always leave a good impression on the young. It is very good for our community. "
Of the teens who attended the party, the sprinter Dayelle Francisco dos Santos, 16, an American fan Allyson Felix and Brazilian Rosangela Santos, said: "My dream is to compete in the Olympic Games and I am very proud to have these games in my city". The Dayelle technician is Jarbas Mascarenhas Júnior, who competed in Athens in 2004 and is also the hose.
"This contact with athletes from other countries brings an immense inspiration for our young people, especially having them here in our community. It's fantastic"
Jarbas Mascarenhas Junior, Olympic athlete and athletics coach
The charm of the gymnast in the reception to guests from across the world
Caroline Bilkey, Ambassador of New Zealand in Brazil, met Mangueira last year, when he accompanied the visit of a Maori group that performed at the samba school of the court. "It's really important that a team, when it comes to a country like Brazil, meet some of the local culture," he said. "Athletes earn a lot. And I hope that the young people of Mangueira learn some new features and benefit from the many other wonderful things that the sport provides. It is a beneficial experience for both sides. "
The Olympic Village will receive Mangueira other New Zealand athletes visits in August, as the legendary All Blacks, rugby
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