{"id":1904,"date":"2015-12-21T15:21:58","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T15:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/?p=1904"},"modified":"2015-12-21T15:21:58","modified_gmt":"2015-12-21T15:21:58","slug":"olympic-fever-is-building-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic fever is building up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/rio-open18-02-2014\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1917\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1917\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rio Open18.02.2014\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-560x373.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-260x173.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis-160x107.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-maria-esther-bueno-rio-open-tenis.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>In the last week or so Maria Esther Bueno has been three times to Rio de Janeiro in the Olympic build up, fulfilling her duties as an ambassador for Rio\u00a02016 and Bradesco, a major sponsor of the games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt feels a bit like commuting,\u201d laughs Maria. \u201cI seem to be spending a lot of time there, and at the two airports\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast weekend, of course, I was at the inauguration of the new Olympic Tennis Stadium in my name, and then I went back for the [Brazilian] Olympic Committee annual awards ceremony and this weekend I have been attending the Beach Rugby.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am so thrilled about my stadium and the reaction that everyone is having to it. It is such a huge honour, I can\u2019t tell you.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel very privileged to be associated with the Olympics in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>The Maria Esther Bueno Olympic Tennis Stadium<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0-jpg-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1916\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1916 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-300x190.png\" alt=\"rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-300x190.png 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-768x486.png 768w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-500x317.png 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-560x355.png 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-260x165.png 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2-160x101.png 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio-2016-evento-teste-tenis-parque-olimpico-maria-esther-bueno-patricia-da-matta_0.jpg-2.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Maria Esther has been receiving recognition around the world, with coverage of the inauguration in many countries as well as throughout Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itftennis.com\/news\/220664.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">ITF: City of Rio honours Maria Bueno<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tennis-today.net\/article.asp?node=55&amp;a=6844&amp;s=2\" target=\"_blank\">Tennis Today: Olympic Tennis stadium is named after Brazil&#8217;s tennis heroine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rio2016.com\/en\/news\/rio-2016-tennis-test-event-heralds-new-sporting-era-for-brazil\" target=\"_blank\">Rio 2016: Rio 2016 tennis test event heralds new sporting era for Brazil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/globoesporte.globo.com\/olimpiadas\/noticia\/2015\/12\/paes-inaugura-arena-olimpica-de-tenis-em-homenagem-maria-esther-bueno.html\" target=\"_blank\">Globoesporte.Globo.com: Paes inaugura arena ol\u00edmpica de t\u00eanis em homenagem a Maria Esther Bueno<\/a>:<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tennispanorama.com\/archives\/53941\" target=\"_blank\">Tennispanorama.com: Players Approve Courts but Work Still to be Done at Rio Olympic Tennis Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.olympic.org\/news\/brazil-mastercup-proves-a-masterstroke-as-tennis-venue-declares-itself-ready-for-rio\/247634\" target=\"_blank\">olympic.org: Brazil Mastercup proves a masterstroke as tennis venue declares itself ready for Rio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/riotimesonline.com\/brazil-news\/rio-sports\/rio-2016-tennis-test-event-finishes-over-the-weekend\/#\" target=\"_blank\">Rio Times: Rio 2016 Tennis Test Event Finishes Over the Weekend<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bradesco has also produced a remarkable poster to commemorate this historic event that will be distributed all over the country. Here is the translation:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/img_0210\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1918\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1918\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_0210-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0210\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_0210-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_0210-260x347.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_0210-160x213.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_0210.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>The Maria Esther Bueno Stadium.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>To this player who goes on winning, a tribute more than well deserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>Dear Maria Esther<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>An arena with your name and a legacy for the history of Brazilian tennis is an inspiration for all athletes who dream of following your example.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>It is an honour for Bradesco to have you as one of our ambassadors and to have you attend the Rio 2016 Games by our\u00a0side.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>Congratulations and thank you<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>It is athletes like you that make Bradesco support Brazilian sports.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t tell you how touched I am by this incredible gesture,\u201d said Maria Esther. \u201cThis poster is something Bradesco did not need to do but I am so happy they have!\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Brazilian Olympic Awards<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/rio2016_wc_018\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1921\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1921\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"rio2016_wc_018\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-300x201.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-500x335.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-560x375.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-260x174.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018-160x107.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_wc_018.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Maria Esther was delighted to go to this year\u2019s Olympic Awards Ceremony as the guest of Bradesco.<\/p>\n<p>The Brasil Olimpico Awards were held at the Bradesco Theater on 15 December and it was a glittering event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a really special occasion when so many athletes from many different sports are recognised for their commitment and performances,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had the chance to speak to many of them, which is always a privilege, as well as meeting all the directors of Bradesco.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1923\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1923\" class=\"wp-image-1923 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Minister of Sports is George Hilton (L) awards Marathon Swimming Ana Marcela Cunha (2L) and Canoe Sprint Isaquias Queiroz the Best Female Athlete of 2015 and the Best Male Athlete of 2015, respectively.\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-300x188.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-500x313.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-560x350.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-260x163.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193-160x100.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015_12_16_15_46_28_2193.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minister of Sports is George Hilton (L) awards Marathon Swimmer Ana Marcela Cunha (2L) and Canoe Sprinter Isaquias Queiroz the Best Female Athlete of 2015 and the Best Male Athlete of 2015, respectively.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ana Marcela Cunha (marathon swimming) and Isaquias Queiroz (canoeing) were chosen the Best Brazilian Athletes in 2015.<br \/>\nThe 17th edition of the Brazil Olympic Award also included an acknowledgement to the Brazilian medalists at the Pan American Games Toronto 2015 and to the best in 49 sports.<\/p>\n<p>Tennis was recognised when Gustavo \u2018Guga\u2019 Kuerten received the trophy Adhemar Ferreira da Silva.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1926\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/0-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1926\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1926\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1926\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/0-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President of the Brazil Olympic Committee\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/0-3-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/0-3-260x195.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/0-3-160x120.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/0-3.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President of the Brazil Olympic Committee<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President of BOC and the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 said: &#8220;I appreciate the effort and dedication of each one of you who are here right now, athletes, coaches, officials, and more than that, giving your heart to moments of great emotion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe emotion of competing at home, when hearts will beat faster than in anywhere else in the world. You will be with the Brazilian fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis crowd that delights and follows us, always passionate, giving their warmth and support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope that this challenge will touch all of you, my dear athletes, with much pride and emotion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou will be turning into reality the dreams of more than 200 million Brazilians, in a delegation of less than 500 athletes, but each representing a large portion of these millions of people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maria Esther thinks Brazilian athletes will feel increasingly inspired at the coming games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExcitement is building already and I\u2019m sure as hosts Brazil will do very well,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ceremony this evening was very moving in many so many ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1924\" style=\"width: 248px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/meb-and-nusman-boc-awards-2013\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1924\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1924\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1924\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MEB-and-Nusman-BOC-Awards-2013-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Maria Esther Bueno received the special prize from Carlos Arthur Nuzman, Presidente of Brazilian Olympic Committee in 2013.\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MEB-and-Nusman-BOC-Awards-2013-238x300.jpg 238w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MEB-and-Nusman-BOC-Awards-2013-260x327.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MEB-and-Nusman-BOC-Awards-2013-160x202.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MEB-and-Nusman-BOC-Awards-2013.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maria Esther Bueno received the special prize from Carlos Arthur Nuzman, Presidente of Brazilian Olympic Committee in 2013.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>She knows how important recognition is and recalls how, at the 2013 Brazilian Olympic Awards, she received a plaque on behalf of Brazil\u2019s 170 medal-winners at the S\u00e3o Paulo Pan American Games in 1963.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was an incredible honour to accept the award on behalf of such a fantastic group of athletes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough I was unable to compete in the Olympics during my career, I did play in the Pan American Games, which was an amazing experience that I will never forget.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou hear many tennis players, like Roger [Federer] and Rafa [Nadal] saying time and time again how much they enjoy rubbing shoulders with athletes from other Olympic sports during the games and what a lifetime experience it all is.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1927\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/rio2016_01\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1927\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1927\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1927\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01.jpg\" alt=\"The 2013 Brazilian Olympic Awards celebrated Brazil's 170 medal-winners at the S\u00e3o Paulo Pan American Games in 1963.\" width=\"950\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01.jpg 950w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-300x190.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-768x487.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-500x317.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-560x355.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-260x165.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/rio2016_01-160x101.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2013 Brazilian Olympic Awards celebrated Brazil&#8217;s 170 medal-winners at the S\u00e3o Paulo Pan American Games in 1963.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Rugby Sevens on the beach<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1929\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_argentina_and_italy_on_the_ipanema_beach_in_rio\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1929\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1929\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1929\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Brazil's men's and women's sevens teams competed on Ipanema Beach on Saturday.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-560x373.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-260x173.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio-160x107.jpg 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Brazils_mens_and_womens_sevens_teams_will_compete_against_those_of_Argentina_and_Italy_on_the_Ipanema_beach_in_Rio.jpg 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brazil&#8217;s men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s sevens teams competed on Ipanema Beach on Saturday.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This weekend, Maria Esther attended the annual invitational beach rugby competition at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro on 19 December to promote rugby sevens\u2019 debut at the Rio 2016 Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was absolutely fabulous,\u201d she told her website. \u201cThe arrangements were perfect and I\u2019m beginning to understand the sport a bit better now so I really enjoyed the matches.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was 45 degrees [celsius] and they had to keep watering the sand so they could play, but we were in a shade stand, which helped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>International rugby sevens stars competed in the event supported by World Rugby and run by the Confedera\u00e7ao Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu), delivering excitement and interest in the high-octane sport that continues to grow within Rio and across Brazil ahead of the Games.<\/p>\n<p>Following a successful debut in 2014, a stellar men\u2019s line up saw Cape Town HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series finalists and Rio 2016 qualifiers Argentina joined by fellow Rio 2016 team Brazil along with Italy and Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>A strong women\u2019s line-up featured Rio 2016 teams Brazil and Colombia alongside Argentina and Uruguay in a compelling, action-packed event that was televised live on Sport TV 2 throughout Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>It all took place at the 1,000-seater arena on the famous Ipanema beach alongside a dedicated children\u2019s festival involving 500 boys and girls from World Rugby\u2019s Get Into Rugby Impact Beyond Rio 2016 mass participation and social inclusion programmes, learning rugby basics in a fun environment.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1904 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/img_4806\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_4806.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_4806.jpg 640w, 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fastest-growing team sports in Brazil, and with more than 100,000 \u00a0children having been introduced to rugby in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s always fun to go to the beach, especially in Rio!\u201d said Maria Esther. \u201cIpanema is the most beautiful beach in the world so you couldn\u2019t have a better place. There were so many people there.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was all a little crazy,\u201d said Maria Esther.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe matches lasted 10 minutes each way and there were no scrums and the players are not allowed to kick the ball in this version of the sport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome teams have already qualified for the Rio Olympics and Brazil as the home country gets direct entry so the sport is becoming a bit of a favourite with carioca fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/copia_0-jpg\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1935\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1935 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-300x164.png\" alt=\"copia_0.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-300x164.png 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-500x273.png 500w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-560x306.png 560w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-260x142.png 260w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg-160x87.png 160w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/copia_0.jpg.png 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the 15-man rugby union sport was last contested in the Olympics in 1924, this fast-paced and intense seven-player discipline will be a highlight of the Summer Games next August.<\/p>\n<p>Played on the same-sized pitch, this sport incites fast tempo and risk-taking as just seven players dodge, sprint, and dive across the wide turf.<\/p>\n<p>The Rio Olympic Organising Committee will host the sixteen teams in August at the Extreme Park zone, where BMX cycling, mountain biking, and white water kayaking will also be contested.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has all been quite a whirl of activities,\u201d concluded Maria Esther. \u201cBut I have loved the involvement and now I get to spend a nice Christmas with my family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!\u201d<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1904 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/indextemp.php\/olympic-fever-is-building-up\/tennischick_lrg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/TennisChick_LRG-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1937\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/TennisChick_LRG-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mariabueno.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/TennisChick_LRG-150x150.jpg 150w, 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