Paralympic athletes confirmed to Tokyo visit Havan

07/7/2021

The Paralympic athletes Matheus Rheine and Ymanitu Silva are packed to Japan. They are confirmed at Brazilian delegation that will dispute the Tokyo Paralympics, between August and September. This week, the athletes sponsored by Havan was received by the businessman, Luciano Hang and team, at the Administrative Center, in Brusque (SC). 

At the opportunity, they received the votes that have an excellent result at the competition. Were also gifted with the Brazilian flag, a special shirt and a good-luck letter, which even had a version written in braille for Matheus to read. “Was a really special visit. The commitment and the discipline of a Paralympic athlete is wonderful. We need to sponsor, believe and give this support for this athletes follow in the sport and reward us with joy. We are very happy to sponsor Matheus and Ymanitu”, affirms Luciano Hang. 

Matheus Rheine is brusquense and lost his vision in the first days of your life. Considered one of the stars of Brazilian swimming, the swimmer is sponsored by Havan from 12 years. It will be his third join at Paralympics, after London 2012 and Rio 2016, where he won the bronze medal. This edition, he will compete at S11 class category (blind athletes). “Is wonderful to receive this affection before to go to the competition. Happily, Havan is with me from 12 years, always believing and sponsoring. It makes the difference for us to continue and have something else to dedicate 1000% to bring the medals”, highlight. 

The tennis player Ymanitu Silva, or Many, suffered a car accident in 2007 and became quadriplegic. He already played tennis and the accident have not stopped he to continue in the sport. From Tijucas, he carry Havan’s name since 2018 and is the world’s 10th in the category Quad of Tennis in Wheelchair ranking. Between the lots of titles, Many have written your name at the story like the first Brazilian to dispute a Grand Slam tournament, from Roland Garros. “Is with great honor that I carry the colors of Havan around the world. Is really important to have the support of companies like Havan. I will take all of this affection with much determination to Tokyo, I have the biggest hope to come back with the medal”, ends. 

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