A new poll out Tuesday in Brazil has put the upcoming Olympic Games disapproval rating at 50 per cent among Brazilians – double what it was at three years ago, reports O Globo.
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Japan’s Kei Nishikori’s attention is now focussed on representing his country with pride at the 2016 Olympic Games, which kicks off in Rio de Janeiro on August 5.
Previously, the largest Brazilian squad at the Olympics was 277 at the Beijing Games in 2008.
It is safe to say he is a genuine medal contender in Brazil next month.
Half of the people surveyed by Datafolha pollster oppose the big sporting event.
Sandows – born in Westbury, Johannesburg, on 12 February 1995 – now plays his club football for Brazilian outfit Gremio, where he has been based for the past 10 years, and will serve as a valuable member to the Olympic team during their stay in his adoptive “home”.
Notable omissions include five-time Olympic gold medallist and gymnast Zou Kai and teenage gymnast Liu Tingting, who was due to compete in her first global competition but pulled out due to an injury suffered during training last week.
There are some noteworthy players who won’t be there: seven of the top 20 men in the July 11 ATP rankings. While he considered the Zika virus – Villegas and his wife are trying to start a family – his main concern was work.
He is the 21st male golfer to withdraw from the Olympics, and he joins Brendon de Jonge of Zimbabwe in citing his job security for pulling out.
“This is an incredibly hard decision for me, but ultimately I have to do what’s best for my career”, Villegas said.
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The 35-year-old Tillman, known for his “peanut punch” after forcing 44 career fumbles, spent his first 12 seasons with the Bears and went to two Pro Bowls.
