Niterói twins win national badminton gold, qualify for South American Championship

Twins Rafael and Samuel de Oliveira Dias, aged 13, secured gold in the men's under-15 doubles at the 4th stage of the Brazilian National Badminton Circuit held in Jaraguá do Sul. This victory ensures their qualification for the South American Championship in Paraguay this December for the second consecutive year.

The athletes train at the Parque Esportivo e Social do Caramujo (PESC) in Niterói and compete officially for Atlético Clube Niterói. Their competitive history includes winning the under-13 South American title in Colombia and participating in the Junior Pan-American Championship in Guatemala. Together, the brothers have accumulated more than 50 medals in various competitions.