Author: Lima 2019 press release Lima, 31 July 2019

BRAZILIAN “CHAPULINES” BRING COLOR TO GRANDSTANDS

The colorful fan club will attend the women’s handball finals at the VIDENA Sports Center 1. Learn the story of the “Chapulines”.

Chapulines

Eight years ago, a group of five Brazilian Olympic sports fans, native of the northern city of Belem, decided to form a fan club to accompany Brazil on their participation in the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games. On that occasion, there was no better idea than to dress up as “Chapulines” to draw the attention of Mexicans. But these “Chapulines” are not red, but yellow-green instead.

Since then, they support the Brazilian delegation in their events when they have free time, but they are particularly fond of the handball team. In fact, they joined the celebrations of the women’s and men’s handball teams after they claimed both Pan American gold medals. They do not want to break the tradition at Lima 2019, which is why they are at the VIDENA Sports Center 1 to root for their team in the women’s finals against Argentina (at 08:30).

“It’s the first time we’re in Peru and we’re having a great time. Part of the club was in Machu Picchu a couple days ago, and we arrived just in time for the women’s finals. We’re staying until the end of the Pan American Games. The fan club is made up of 15 members from different parts of Brazil . We got together because of our love for our national sport,” noted Rubens Tofolo, founder of the fan club.

“We’re regular people who have jobs, but who coincide their vacations to attend major events such as Lima 2019 Games. We’ve also been to world handball championships in our blue or green uniforms,” added Gustavo Cardoso, another member of this club.

The Brazilian “Chapulines” also support other sport disciplines. At Lima 2019, they were also at the Callao Sports Center, in Chorrillos, and at the Villa El Salvador Sports Center supporting taekwondo, weightlifting and gymnastics.

MEN’S COMPETITION

The men’s competitions will go from July 31 to August 5, including the classic match, Brazil vs. Argentina. Both teams feature star players who shone at the last season’s handball Champions League, the sport’s major tournament in the world. The Brazilian pivot Rogério Moraes plays for Vardar from Macedonia, while setter Thiagus Petrus had a good season at the Barcelona from Spain. The Argentinian team features brothers Diego, Pablo and Sebastián Simonet.

Group A is made up of the United States, Cuba, Argentina, and Chile. Peru is part of Group B along with Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the favorite, Brazil. The Peruvian team will make its debut against Puerto Rico, while Brazil will face Mexico. Also, the Argentinian “Gladiadores” will face off the USA.

 

DATE

GROUP

TIME

MATCH

July 31

A

13:00

Cuba vs. Chile

July 31

B

15:30

Puerto Rico vs. Mexico

July 31

B

18:00

Brazil vs. Mexico

July 31

A

20:30

Argentina vs. United States

August 1

B

13:00

Mexico vs. Puerto Rico

August 1

A

15:30

USA vs. Cuba

August 1

B

18:00

Peru vs. Brazil

August 1

A

20:30

Chile vs. Argentina

August 2

A

13:00

USA vs. Chile

August 2

B

15:30

Mexico vs. Peru

August 2

A

18:00

Argentina vs. Cuba

August 2

B

20:30

Brazil vs. Puerto Rico

 

LIMA 2019 REGULATIONS

There will be a preliminary round with two groups of four teams each that will compete in a round-robin format. After the round robin, the first two teams will advance to the semifinals, where the first and second place of each group will compete. The semifinal winners will fight for the gold medal, while the losing teams will compete for the bronze.

Meanwhile, the third and fourth-placed teams in each group will face off to determine the remaining four places in the qualifying round. Starting in the semifinals, two overtimes will be played for matches that end in a tie after regular time. If the tie persists, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.