VOICED: Brazil looks to form top rugby team for Olympics

VOICED: Brazil looks to form top rugby team for Olympics

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the efforts to popularize rugby in Brazil, a country dominated by soccer. It highlights the challenges and potential for growth, especially with the inclusion of rugby sevens in the 2016 Olympics. The story of Tiago, a new player with professional aspirations, is featured. Coaches aim to attract young talent from favelas, hoping to build a competitive team for future Olympics. The Rio Rugby team's achievements and training methods are also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of rugby enthusiasts in Brazil?

To increase the number of rugby players

To replace soccer as the national sport

To create a new version of rugby

To make rugby a part of the Winter Olympics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tiago's dream related to rugby?

To become a professional player and beat Argentina

To play for Argentina

To start a rugby club in his hometown

To coach a national team

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are estimated to play rugby in Brazil?

13 million

10,000

100,000

1 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the strategy for training new rugby players in Rio?

Practicing on grass fields only

Focusing only on experienced players

Training exclusively in gyms

Starting on sand before moving to the pitch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What achievement did the Rio Rugby team accomplish recently?

Reaching the finals of the state competition

Winning the national championship

Qualifying for the World Cup

Beating the national soccer team