I was born in a favela.
I belong here.
I’ve always been a fighter Because I belong here.
I’ve never seen the Olympic Games before. But I belong here.
I grind rails. I belong here.
Because of everyone who came before me I belong here.
Whether you’re an athlete
a coach
a volunteer, a host, or a fan.
No matter what flag you raise.
What language you speak.
Who you love.
Or how long it took us to get here.
We all belong. Here.
Whether in the crowd,
On the podium,
Or in the village.
This is a place where all people, and all flavors are welcome.
Where we all belong.
Together.