The first Olympics in South America coming up in Rio this summer. While always rooting for the U S of A (and we'll hear plenty about them running up to early August), there is always a soft spot for the host country to do well.
Brazil's best chances:
- Men's Soccer/Futbol: it will be tough, especially after the big disappointment at the World Cup, but never count the Brazilians out, especially at home;
- Laser Class Yachting (say what?), which I know nothing about, is a big sport in Brazil, and they have medaled in the past;
- Indoor Volleyball (my latest Olympic obsession...love it for men and women): Brazilians are in the hunt!!
- Beach Volleyball, both men's and women's, are good chances for success for the Brazilians;
- Sprint canoe: Isaquias Queiroz is a two-time world champion;
- Men's gymnastics (rings) Arthur Zanetti;
- Water polo, tennis, modern pentathalon and boxing are other areas that could generate medals for the Brazilians.
Brazil's best chances:
- Men's Soccer/Futbol: it will be tough, especially after the big disappointment at the World Cup, but never count the Brazilians out, especially at home;
- Laser Class Yachting (say what?), which I know nothing about, is a big sport in Brazil, and they have medaled in the past;
- Indoor Volleyball (my latest Olympic obsession...love it for men and women): Brazilians are in the hunt!!
- Beach Volleyball, both men's and women's, are good chances for success for the Brazilians;
- Sprint canoe: Isaquias Queiroz is a two-time world champion;
- Men's gymnastics (rings) Arthur Zanetti;
- Water polo, tennis, modern pentathalon and boxing are other areas that could generate medals for the Brazilians.
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