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A journey of talent and passion for Flamengo

From 2016 to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the gymnast shone with achievements and emotion, always representing her red-and-black heart.

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Flavinha Saraiva is the true definition of talent, dedication, and passion for Flamengo. Since joining the club in 2016, she has not only excelled in national and international competitions but has also made Flamengo an extension of her history and her heart.

 Each of these victories reflects not only Flavinha's talent, but also her love for the club. Representing the red-and-black team in all these triumphs holds a special meaning for her, having grown up in a family of passionate Flamengo fans. For Flavinha, wearing the Flamengo jersey is the fulfillment of a dream that goes beyond gymnastics.

"I joined the club in 2016, and I'll be at Flamengo for 10 years, which is a lot. I feel very honored to be able to represent the club. I feel very happy because my whole family is Flamengo fans, so being able to represent Flamengo is amazing," says the gymnast, with a smile that overflows with emotion.

Flavinha has plenty of reasons to be proud of her career. She shone at the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, winning the bronze medal on floor exercise, and in 2019, she won the Pan American Championships in Lima, where she won the gold medal on floor exercise and silver at the Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships. At the Brazilian Championships, she also won several gold medals, excelling in the floor exercise and uneven bars.

The greatest achievement of her career would come a few years later, at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, when she was part of the Brazilian artistic gymnastics team that reached the podium to win the team bronze medal. This historic medal is a reflection of her skill, teamwork, commitment, and the reflection of her mental and emotional strength while competing at the highest level of the sport.