Cláudio Mortari died this Thursday (25/12), aged 77. Former coach of the Brazilian Basketball Team, he had been facing health problems in recent months. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Cláudio Mortari directed the Brazilian Basketball Team at the Moscow Olympics in 1980. In addition to Brazil, he also worked for Palmeiras, Sírio, Bradesco, Corinthians, Flamengo and São Paulo. Cláudio is the father of Bruno Mortari, who managed Tricolor Paulista in the club’s last participation in the NBB (Novo Basquete Brasil).
Among the main titles are the 1979 Club World Cup, with Sírio, in addition to five Brazilian championships, eight São Paulo championships, one Rio championship, a third South American championship of champion clubs, a League of the Americas championship and one Copa Brasil Sul.
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Check out the statement released by Cláudio Mortari’s family on their Instagram
I end my cycle and mission here. I conquered, I contributed with great intensity to all the battles that came my way.
And it was because of an orange ball that all of this was possible.
I built a beautiful family, I stopped being there in some special moments, but always in search of a greater goal within the sport.
Sport has always been present since my childhood and basketball was what awakened me and at the same time welcomed me.
I fought, I always fought in search of what was correct and as professional as possible.
Generations of athletes, teaching and learning.
My thanks to everyone who was with me on this journey.
SE Palmeiras
EC Sírio
Bradesco EC
SC Corinthians Paulista
Pirelli Athletic Club
Telesp Club
Rio Claro Basketball
Mogi Das Cruzes
Barueri|
CR Flamengo
Club Athletico Paulistano
Ulbra São Bernardo
EC Pinheiros
São Paulo Football Club
“We thank everyone for the messages, prayer group and affection from all of you during this period. Claudinho and Bruno Mortari.”
At this time, the family chooses to keep the farewell private, restricted to family members only.
Thanks.
