The third edition of COB Expo broke records. The Brazilian Olympic Committee recorded 90,000 visitors, 25% more than in 2024, including 20.000 children. The event was a real success. COB Expo offers unforgettable experiences for sports fans, allowing the public to discover new sports and interact with their idols. We are delighted " said Marco La Porta, president of the COB.
More than 100 exhibitors and 200 speakers participated in this XXL Brazilian sports fair, rich in discussions and demonstrations. A large number of athletes supported the event by going there: the legendary Carl Lewis, the Cuban Mijaín López, five-time Olympic wrestling champion, the judoka Rafael Silva, three-time bronze medalist at the Games, or Olympic volleyball champions like Bruninho and Adenízia.
« An event like this inspires many children and teenagers, who can come and discover different sportsThis is how we generate interest among young Brazilians. Our country is so vast and full of talent that perhaps someone who has already been there could become an athlete. " said volleyball player Thaisa, gold medalist in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.
