Tamires is one of the most experienced athletes on the Brazilian National Team. The fullback has 154 games with the national team and continues to add knowledge and skill to Brazil’s squad. Although she could not take the field in the Olympic final due to an injury, she could not contain her emotion when placing the silver medal around her neck.
“Since I decided to play football, I have always believed in Brazilian women’s football. I know how much potential we have, how much we can grow and evolve, and things have been happening, albeit perhaps at a pace we wouldn’t have liked. We have faced many difficulties and have overcome them to reach this moment today. We had championships where we didn’t perform well, moments of sadness, and defeats, but those served as lessons for all of us, and if we are here today, it’s because we always believed,” she said.
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“Today we can take a medal home; we can say we are Olympic medalists. We did a job with a lot of Olympic spirit, a lot of overcoming, a lot of determination, and a lot of unity in this team. Of course, we would have loved to wear gold, but we know how much this silver represents, and now we must continue to encourage and work hard so that in 2027 we can be on the highest step of the podium,” she concluded.
Tamires has represented Brazil in three Olympics: in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, in 2020 in Tokyo, and in 2024 in Paris. Additionally, she has worn the national jersey in three World Cups and even won the Copa América. But her extensive resume isn’t limited to the national team.
Having played for various clubs in Brazil and abroad, Tamires even took a break from her career to give birth to Bernardo, her son, for whom she wanted to bring an Olympic medal. Today, she plays for Corinthians and has amassed a series of titles, including the Brasileirão, Supercopa, Libertadores, and others.
Tamires is an example of resilience in women’s football. She proves that the sport needs confidence and is increasingly in the spotlight. Between one title and another, Tamires can now hang the silver medal at home and tell Bernardo that she made it.
