The Olympic champion, Fofão, is invited to participate in the 2015 Lecture Circuit Institute Share.
Moments of great emotion and happiness marked the history of the Institute Share. On 29 and 30 May, it has received the unexpected visit of the Olympic champion Brazilian volleyball Fofão - as it is affectionately known around the world - for two special meetings. First, in the Lecture Circuit 2015 when professionals and academics of physical education and sport area, as well as other participants were the UniBrasil in Curitiba / PR, to talk to the setter on the athlete as inspiration for new generations. Then, in the Getting Started Core project to Volleyball in Paraná, Central Core, where Fofão was honored for teachers, students, parents and family. The meetings yielded good times and the fans did not hold the excitement: took the opportunity to take pictures and get autographs.
Even anxious and a little shy, Fofão felt at ease to talk about their profession, experiences in big games and also about her personal life during the first day (29) in the Lecture Circuit 2015 Institute Share - event that has intended to discuss topics such as sports, health, working life and education. Her husband, John Márcio, followed everything closely, always humorous and supporting his wife.
Before Fofão rise to the Lamb auditorium stage Cleve in UniBrasil, the executive manager, Luiz Fernando Nascimento - Nando - talked a bit about the Share Institute and the coordinator of physical education course at the university, the host Such Pastre, gave good -vindas participants. Then the applause took place Fofão account and was received warmly. A musical presentation choir Voices of Angola, a group of visually impaired, further enriched the time and moved the participants.
The meeting of the setter on the circuit of the audience was divided into two stages: initially, Nando had a chat with Fofão, recalling some of the history of the setter and brokered the audience questions. Some invited athletes, who played along with Fofão in the national team volleyball, Ana Maria Fraga Volponi and Kelly, were present and revealed excitedly, some interesting trivia colleague. Daniela Leal, player of several national clubs, participated in the second phase of the meeting, when all were invited to participate in the open aquarium - activity in which participants took turns and went into a smaller circle with five chairs to talk in a more interactive way with Fofão.
Both of the daughter ask, Margely de Souza, it led to Gabryela, 12, to find the athlete and, according to her mother, very worth it. The girl sent a written question asking for tips and wondering how she could improve your ball lifting. Fofão, quite relaxed way, Gabryela said inviting her to hit a ball right there, in front of the entire audience. All were surprised and amused by the situation. Margely, happy, praised the format of the event, especially when people were unable to participate in the open aquarium. "Congratulations for the event!" Said the mother. Some participants received autographed balls and at the end of the circuit, everyone was free to record the moment next to the Olympic champion. This step Lectures circuit was supported by the NC Tourism Bristol Hotels & Resorts.
Children, teens, parents and families show great affection and respect for athletes during events.
The next day (30), Fofão was the project of the Central Core Initiation Volleyball Nuclei in Parana and, once again, made the joy of many people, especially teachers, students, parents and family. The gym, located in the Secretariat of State for Sport and Tourism, which hosts the minivôlei classes, were all decorated to receive the athletic festival in the category Mini 3 × 3. The joy was general when Fofão arrived, but was even greater when she became involved in event activities with the participants. Many have had the privilege of going into court with Fofão minivôlei during some matches, and sent very well. We had to lifting class! Of course that was successful.
They were only children and adolescents who were excited, parents and family members who accompanied the trajectory of Fofão were excited about the visit. Dona Antonia Messiah, 91, Isac Messiah student's grandmother, 13, is one example. Despite her age, it is very active, supportive and a great ally of physical activity. Dona Antonia watched the Rexona games when the team was still in Curitiba and one of her birthday presents, celebrated in May, was to find Fofão. "I'll tell you, it was not good, it was too good!", Said Dona Antonia.
Already the student Giovanna Colucci, 11, wept and hugged enough Fofão. "The best thing I ever did (take the athlete to the project)! I'm a fan of her since wee, "he said excitedly. Parents and family members present liked to be together with their children and participate in activities with them. The mother of William Andrew, 10, Alessandra Cristiane de Oliveira, took pen waterproof to the event, already thinking about the autograph that his son would receive in style.
Survey class: participants are aware of the Fofão tips and give a show on the court.
"I'm happy but nervous at the same time because they are children. So, we have a great responsibility to pass a good message, motivation, encouragement. I learned that they did a job to know my story, know me at all, "said Fofão. The setter was thrilled enough when he passed the gymnasium space for the number of posters, photos and messages of affection, prepared especially for her. There Fofão could recall many moments that marked his life to the sport.
Demonstrations of respect and admiration continued to the end of the event, when students category Super Central Core Volleyball paid some homage and gave gifts to athlete. The Fofão's eyes filled with tears, after all, age 45, retired from volleyball courts in a farewell match held on Sunday (24) at the Gymnasium Lauro Gomes in South / SP São Caetano, with athletes who also marked the history of Brazilian sport. Fofão was bronze medalist in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) and Olympic champion in Beijing (2008), without citing his victories defending team from Rio de Janeiro.
Photo: Daniel Castellano.
