Teacher Domingos Sousa believes that sport and education can transform Brazilian culture. The school he works at in Sobral is a leader on Brazil's basic education index. "Only education and sport can help Brazil fulfil its potential," he says.

Torchbearer Domingos Sávio has been working as a teacher for 20 years in the town of Sobral. He is the director of the municipal José da Matta e Silva School, which is one of the best performing in all Brazil.