President Lula hails Lucas Pinheiro’s triumph at the Winter Games | OneFootball

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated Brazil's first gold medal win in the history of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the giant slalom event in alpine skiing this Saturday.

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Through his social media, the president could not contain his excitement when commenting on the outcome of the competition on Italian soil. The post highlighted not only the technical result but also the symbolism of seeing the green and yellow flag in a place where it had never been before.

“It's gooooooooooold! Brazil made history at the Winter Olympics!” exclaimed the president in his post.

Lula emphasized that Lucas Pinheiro Braathen's achievement is a turning point, stating that the result “will forever be part of Brazilian sports history” and proves that the potential of the country's athletes “has no limits.”

See Lula's post

It's gooooooooooold! Brazil made history at the Winter Olympics!

For the first time, our country stands on the podium in a winter Olympic edition. The medal won by Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, in the giant slalom, will forever be part of Brazilian sports history at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The unprecedented result shows that Brazilian sports have no limits. It reflects talent, dedication, and the continuous work of strengthening sports in all its dimensions.

Congratulations, Lucas Pinheiro, and the entire team involved in this historic achievement, which inspires new generations and broadens the horizon of national sports.

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