‘It was inspiring to see the children at the GEO schools, their coaches and teachers working with such motivation, when our past and present top athletes gave their clinics there. That was exactly what we were hoping for from the outset. It was not just about going off to the city where the Olympic and Paralympic Games were to be held, winning medals and packing up again. This project is so totally us. It’s about the power of sport, but at the same time it’s also about achieving. Much is expected of the children: they have to meet real demands. It’s taxing for them, but they will hopefully “Foi uma grande inspiração ver a enorme motivação dos alunos das escolas GEO, seus técnicos e professores enquanto nossos atletas e ex-atletas conduziam suas oficinas. Era exatamente o que esperávamos quando começamos este projeto. Queríamos algo mais do que passar algumas semanas na sede dos Jogos, ganhar umas medalhas e voltar para casa.” “Este projeto tem a nossa cara. É sobre o poder do esporte, e ao mesmo tempo sobre desempenho. Realmente exigimos e esperamos algo das crianças. Elas precisam se dedicar muito, mas esperamos que elas sejam recompensadas com algo que 46 > GEO project / friendship, respect and excellence ‘This is so totally us’ / ‘Tem a nossa cara’
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