Galaxy of Olympic stars in 2016-17 Brazil Superleagues

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 28, 2016 – A constellation of Rio 2016 Olympians and a galaxy of foreign stars are to shine in the 2016-17 Brazilian men’s and women’s Superleagues, set to kick off in a month’s time, in the aftermath of the first ever Olympic Games of South America.A lot return from playing abroad in previous seasons, to boost the domestic competitions of Brazil.Ten of Brazil’s twelve men’s Olympic champions are back in action next month including setter William Arjona and opposite Evandro Guerra with defending champions Sada Cruzeiro of Contagem and middle blocker Mauricio Souza with 2016 runners-up Brasil Kirin of Campinas.Wallace, Mauricio Souza and Lipe work together on a monster block over France’s Kevin Tillie a the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The Brazilian stars will be back in action next month as the domesic Superleague kicks off.But it’s Sesi Sao Paulo that brings together the most Olympic Champions – setter Bruno Rezende, middle blocker Lucas Saatkamp, Rio 2016 MVP libero Serginho, and outside hitter Douglas Souza – as they attempt to regain the title they last won in 2011.Funvic Taubate will also be fielding an impressive lineup of stars, including middle blocker Eder Carbonera, Rio 2016 top …

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