Former volleyball player Walewska Oliveira was Olympic champion at the Beijing Games in 2008. She currently works as an entrepreneur and writer
Last Thursday evening, September 21st, one of the greatest personalities to ever play for the Brazilian women’s volleyball team died. Walewska Oliveira, at 43 years old. According to information released by the G1 news portal, the athlete had fallen from the 17th floor of the building where she lived.
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CBV note on Walewska Oliveira
The CBV, Brazilian Volleyball Confederation, confirmed the death of Walewska Oliveira by releasing a statement. In a statement, the institution recalled the player’s main titles, which he played as a center on the pitch. The president of the CBV, Radames Lattari, expressed solidarity with the case. Check it out below:
“With sadness and immense regret, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) received the news of the death of Olympic champion Walewska on Thursday evening
An exceptionally talented center, Walewska defended the Brazilian women’s team for many years. In addition to the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games, she won bronze at Sydney 2000, she has won three Grand Prix titles, the 1999 Pan American Games and the 2013 European Cup.
‘Walewska was a special player, her sporting career will be remembered and revered forever. In this difficult moment, the CBV stands in solidarity with the family and friends of this great player”, says the president of the CBV, Radamés Lattari.”
Source: Terra
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