In the Parque do Flamengo, there are many different playing fields, courts and other areas dedicated to different sports. People can play soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball and tennis, as well as go skateboarding, running and biking. In this photo, 6 basketball players are posing on the closest field to the highway that runs through Rio. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
All around the Lagoa (the lake between Ipanema and Corcovado) there are many little playing fields and areas dedicated to sports, including two skate parks. Every day, many teenagers come to these places to do their favorite sport, skateboarding. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
One of the most famous beaches for surfing and bodyboarding in Rio de Janeiro is the Praia do Joatinga in the southern part of the city. Every day, many surfers and bodyboarders go there to practice their favorite sports. There are also some schools on the beach. In this picture, two teachers and one beginner are posing together on the big rock at the southern end of the beach. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
Arpoador Rock is the most famous place in the city for surfers. Every day, many of them go there to ride the big waves that roll in from the Atlantic Ocean. This place is a little natural paradise, although it lies very close to the large buildings of Copacabana and Ipanema. Adriana, a novice surfer, is posing lying on the rock with her board. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
A group of children are posing on the biggest playing field in the Favela da Coroa. This field is located at the top of the favela, which is one of the biggest around the central part of Rio de Janeiro and, in the past, was known as one of the most violent. Today, the favela has been "pacified" by the UPP (Police Pacification Unit) and the violence has almost disappeared. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
A group of children are posing on the biggest playing field in the Favela Vidigal. From the top of the favela, the view of Ipanema is amazing. This is why, today, many middle class people are buying houses there. They say that now that this favela has been "pacified," Vidigal is the place to be in Rio. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
Bike sharing near Copacabana beach. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
At the Ipanema beach, people do many different sports, but one of the most common is definitely stand up paddle surfing. There are also a number of schools that teach it, especially in the area close to the Arpoador Rock. In this picture, teacher and beginners are posing together. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
Beach tennis is a new sport in Rio. The first courts for playing it were built by an Italian, who came to Rio 8 years ago with the idea of exporting beach tennis to Brazil. Gianluca's place, Ipanema500, is famous in Rio, and today there are many people who play this sport. He is also the coach of a team and he organizes international competitions on these courts. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
Elivelton is 22 years old. He was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and he's a soldier in the Brazilian Army. In this picture, he is posing inside the Parkour training center, a public space specifically designed and built for parkour. This is a new sport in Rio de Janeiro and only a few people practice it. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
All around the Lagoa (the lake between Ipanema and Corcovado) there are many different little playing fields and areas dedicated to sports, including two skate parks. Every day, many teenagers come to these places to do their favorite sport, skateboarding. Skateboarding is a common sport in Rio. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
At the Parque do Flamengo, Leaf poses with his hockey equipment.Leaf is Brazilian, but he grew up in Denmark, where he also learned to play hockey. He moved back to Brazil few years ago and today he plays on a small rollerblade hockey team. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
The Flamengo synchronized swimming team is the current champion of Brazil. The girls on the team go to train at the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. This picture was taken on one of their training days. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
A soccer field in Parque do Flamengo. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is one of the biggest sports clubs in the city. It is a private club and it is located at the beginning of Leblon, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro. In the club there are 3 pools, as well as fields and courts for soccer, basket and volleyball, and a number of tennis courts. 4 of the club's many tennis teachers are posing in this picture. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti
Yoga lesson in Parque do Flamengo. © Edoardo Delille / Gabriele Galimberti