-
Swimmer Ingryd Pinheiro was the last torchbearer in Saquarema. "I really enjoyed being a torchbearer here. I'm overcome with emotion at this opportunity," she said.
-
In a tribute to ancient Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and where the Olympic torch began its journey, a group from Saquarema dressed as ancient Greeks and put on a show in the torch's last stop in the city.
-
Isabel Ribeiro is a snowboarder by profession. She has competed at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Games and today she carried the Olympic torch. "I'm very proud. I feell like I'm representing all of Brazil's athletes in board sports," she said.
-
This group were having a great time, and went to town with their costumes to welcome the Olympic torch relay to their city, Saquarema.
-
To be a six-time world champion in her category is feat few have achieved. Jiu-jitsu fighter Bia Mesquita is part of this select group and this Tuesday (2 August) she carried the Olympic torch in Saquarema. "I am being rewarded for all my hard work."
-
Rosely de Araujo suffered an accident and was left with restricted movement of her arms and legs. Four years go she started canoeing and loved it. This Tuesday (2 August), she had the honour of carrying the Olympic flame from Cabo Frio to Saquarema.
-
Little Pingo has been a stand up paddle enthusiast for three years with his owner Paulo. This Tuesday (2 August), the two of them watched the arrival of the Olympic flame in Saquarema.
-
Saquarema
Saquarema opened the Olympic torch relay this Tuesday (2 August) in style: the Olympic flame arrived aboard a Hawaiian canoe coming from Cabo Frio, where it ended its leg of the relay the previous day (1 August).
Tue, 02 Aug
Saquarema, RJ
-
Itinerary
| Praça Nossa Senhora de Nazareth - Centro |