Brazil is famous for its physical abilities and creativity. Brazilians naturally have agility and flair that are unique to the country, and this shows in their Olympic performance.
Even with limited investment in sports, Brazil still wins medals and makes the nation proud.
Brazil’s Olympic History
Brazil’s first participation in the Olympics was in 1920, and since then, Brazil has accumulated 150 medals in the competition. Although this number may not be high for all sports combined, it is surprising given the historically low government investment in sports.
In recent years, Brazil’s medal count has been growing. Since 2012, each Olympic edition has brought more medals home, predominantly gold. This increase is due to the emergence of very talented and dedicated athletes who are finally receiving the necessary support to develop in their sports.
Sports with the Most Medals for Brazil
Although skateboarding is becoming a sport with many medals for Brazil, the sports that have historically won the most medals for the country are judo and volleyball. Soccer is also a significant presence in the competition, but despite Brazil being the “country of soccer,” the Olympic team has won few medals.
In judo, Brazil has won a total of 24 medals, including four gold and three silver. The gold campaigns were achieved by Aurélio Miguel in 1988, Rogério Sampaio in 1992, and Rafael Silva in 2016. These were Brazil’s best campaigns in judo, showcasing the country’s strength in the sport.
In volleyball, Brazil has also won 24 medals, spread across beach volleyball and indoor volleyball. In the upcoming Olympics, starting in July 2024, Brazil is expected to win even more titles, as sports investment is steadily increasing and many competent athletes have emerged in the country.
Expectations for Brazil in the 2024 Olympics
Despite the low investment in sports, there are some disciplines where Brazil has high hopes for medals. Boxer Beatriz Ferreira is a standout on the world stage and could bring medals for Brazil. Similarly, surfer Gabriel Medina is excelling and could become a medalist this year.
The highest medal expectations are on Rayssa Leal, considered by many to be the best skateboarder in the world. While there are high hopes for these athletes, it is important to note that these are just speculations, as the Olympics bring together the best athletes in the world to compete at the highest level.
The Olympics begin in July, and you can follow Brazil’s campaign, which improves with each competition. The trend is that with more investment in sports, new great athletes will emerge, making Brazil an Olympic powerhouse.
