Brazilian Olympic Sports Shine in 2025 with Multiple World Titles and Historic Performances
Brazilian athletes achieved multiple world titles and historic performances in Olympic sports throughout 2025, showcasing a year of strong momentum and growth.
- • Maria Clara Pacheco won the world championship in women's under 57 kg taekwondo.
- • Caio Bonfim secured the men's 20 km race walk world title.
- • Rebeca Lima became boxing world champion in the 60 kg category.
- • Hugo Calderano won the Copa do Mundo and finished runner-up at the World Championships.
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The year 2025 was a standout period for Brazilian Olympic sports, marked by exceptional achievements across various disciplines. At the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico in Rio de Janeiro, Maria Clara Pacheco clinched the world championship in taekwondo's women’s under 57 kg category, while Caio Bonfim secured the men’s 20 km race walk world title in Japan. Rebeca Lima emerged as the new boxing world champion in the 60 kg category at the World Championships in Liverpool, continuing Brazil’s proud legacy in the sport.
Table tennis star Hugo Calderano had a notable year with a runner-up finish at the World Championships in Qatar, victory at the prestigious Copa do Mundo in China, and three other world circuit titles. The Brazilian rhythmic gymnastics team made history by winning two silver medals in the general competition and mixed series at the World Championships hosted in Rio de Janeiro.
In volleyball, the women's team earned bronze at the World Championships in Thailand, while the men's side faced an early exit. Handball squads advanced to the quarter-finals, with the men's team achieving a historic seventh place.
Surfing saw a resurgence with Yago Dora winning the WSL title, marking Brazil’s eighth championship in eleven years. Meanwhile, young tennis talent João Fonseca rose impressively in the ATP rankings from 145th to 24th, capturing two significant tournament titles.
These achievements reflect Brazil’s strong momentum ahead of the 2026 sports calendar, which includes major events leading up to the LA 2028 Olympics. Brazilian athletes continue to build on their growing legacy across Olympic sports.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
