The U.S. women’s volleyball were undaunted despite their 3-0 loss to Brazil. The team, which stayed at the Maracanãzinho Gymnasium to cheer on the U.S. men’s team, kept their spirits up before a crowd of 3200.
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Mexican Army Finds Enormous Marijuana Field
Mexican soldiers found a large marijuana field in a desert and uninhabited area in the northern part of the country, a field said to be the largest discovered in the nation’s history. Mexican soldiers found a large marijuana field in a desert and uninhabited area in the northern part of [ … ]
Ecuadorian Air Rally Wins Aeronautical Pentathlon
The air rally that opened the Aeronautical Pentathlon competition, at Afonsos Air Base, was won by Captain Pallacios of Ecuador, a country with little tradition in the sport.
France and North Korea Win the First Gold Medals in Marathon
The 5th Military World Games took advantage of Marathon in Rio de Janeiro for their own competition within the event, which has become a tradition in the city.
Brazil Routs Suriname in Soccer, Ecuador and Trinidad Maintain Hopes
To reach the semifinals of the men’s soccer tournament of the 5th Military World Games, Brazil only needs a draw in their next match with Uruguay due to Sunday 6-0 thrashing against Suriname on Sunday gave the host team that comfort.
Americas Have Ample Presence at the Military World Games
The Americas, with almost 1000 registered athletes competing at the 5th Military World Games (see list below), taking place in Rio de Janeiro until July 24. Even the smaller countries sent large delegations, such as the cases of Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname.
Rousseff and Pele Add More Shine To the Opening Ceremony
The presence of the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, and the greatest soccer player of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, otherwise known as Pelé, on July 16th Saturday afternoon at Engenhão stadium helped demonstrate the importance of the 5th Military World Games taking place in Rio de Janeiro until [ … ]
Diversity of Brazilian Music Heard At Opening Ceremony
The soundtrack of the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Military World Games did justice to the diversity of rhythms of Brazilian music. The message of peace and brotherhood inspired both accurate presentations of the military marching bands and Brazilian samba dancers in the performances at Joao Havelange Stadium (Engenhão) on [ … ]
Brazil Opens With Rout In Women’s Football
Anyone who follows the Brazilian womens professionals soccer has heard of Cilene Katia da Silva, 34. She played in four FIFA World Cups and two Olympic Games.
Opening Ceremony Held at João Havelange Stadium
Peace through sport was celebrated with yellow-green at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Military World Games. Aerial maneuvers, animated graphics, fireworks, music and dance, all captivated the public which had gathered in the stands of the Joao Havelange Stadium, (Engenhão), on Saturday, July 16. Peace through sport was celebrated [ … ]
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Brasil, Ecuador, and Trinidad and Tobago All Victorious In Their Opening Matches In Soccer
Although the opening ceremony of the 5th Military World Games begins on Saturday July 16th at the Joao Havelange Stadium, also known as Engenhão, men’s soccer competition commenced on Friday.