The friends of Juliana Palm, a fashion designer, in Rio de Janeiro were opposed to her becoming a Games volunteer. By the time the Games ended, her friends had become supporters.
Juliana came to the Games to 1 creative inspiration for her design work. 2 her experiences after the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony, Juliana teared up as she recalled her interactions with volunteers and visitors. Working with other volunteers 3 her life. She met a girl from Mexico and 4 some inspiration from her culture.
Juliana was also inspired by Olympic 5, and enjoyed learning about fencing, rugby sevens and other sports less widely practised in Brazil. She was particularly 6 by Brazilian judoka Rafaela Silva who won the gold medal. "It was 7 — first, because she is a woman, and we don't have as many sports for women as for men. She showed the world that it is
8 to do anything if you believe in something," Juliana said.
Juliana was always 9 that Brazil would deliver successful Games, despite the country's 10. "We have difficulties with education and public transportation. But it is not a problem for us because we can 11 them," Juliana said.
Juliana also expressed confidence that Rio de Janeiro would continue to 12 from the Games in the years ahead, mentioning 13 the new bus rapid transit links and the new Metro Line 4. Without the Olympic Games, Line 4 would never have happened. It would 14 many people to travel to or from work. Besides, Porto Maravilha was transformed from just a dangerous place into a 15 and beautiful community.
