Philosophy in Preparation for the Olympic Games (Brazil)

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Professor Lúcia Helena Galvão lectured the athletes of the Brazilian women’s football team and incorporated philosophy into their preparation for the Olympic Games in France.

Philosophy in Preparation for the Olympic Games

Do you know the Brazilian women’s football team wore a pearl necklace on the Olympic podium?
 
According to a report from Estadão, a Brazilian newspaper, during the preparation for the Paris Olympics, professor and philosopher from New Acropolis Brazil Lúcia Helena Galvão gave a lecture to the players at Granja Comary.
 
On this occasion, she used the allegory of a pearl necklace to show that, although each athlete is unique, it is their unity that forms a team capable of shining at the Games.
 
Coach Arthur Elias gave each player a pearl necklace to embody this idea. This necklace was worn on the podium at the Paris 2024 Olympics when the Brazilian women’s football team won the silver medal.
 
“We are a pearl and each one has their own light and shine. But we can only be united through a cord. This cord makes us strong. This necklace represents our unity. I am very proud of everything we have achieved,” stated Gabi Portilho.
 
Unity was the virtue emphasized by the Brazilian women’s football team throughout the Paris Olympic Games.

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