Brazilian volleyball legend Giba touches feet of young kid in Assam, wins hearts with his gesture - Watch

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During his recent visit to India, Brazilian volleyball player and Olympic medallist Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho, popularly known as Giba, recently had the chance to interact with and share his experiences with children in a village in Assam.

The 42-year-old Brazilian volleyball icon visited the North-Eastern state coinciding with the Brahmaputra Volleyball League, spearheaded by former Indian volleyball captain Abhijeet Bhattacharya.

A video capturing Giba's encounter with some kids is going viral on social media for his warm gesture. The heartwarming video captures the joy on the faces of young athletes as they meet their hero.

In one of the videos, Giba could be seen touching the feet of a young kid as a mark of respect and embracing other young children. The children reciprocated by touching his feet, an age-old Indian tradition to show a mark of respect towards elders. Blown over by the kids' gesture, the legendary athlete got emotional and folded his hands in respect.

Some other videos of Giba during his stay in Assam are also being shared on social media. The videos also portray the kids' excitement upon meeting the star as he motivated them to pursue their dreams.

Giba also engaged with students in various schools and academies during his visit, sharing his experiences and offering advice to budding volleyball players. Abhijeet Bhattacharya, leading the grassroots revolution through the Brahmaputra Volleyball League, is commended for nurturing future sports stars in the untapped sports potential of Indian villages.

Former Assam Chief Minister and current Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, praised this initiative. Sonowal also expressed best wishes for Abhijeet's future endeavours.

Throughout his interactions, Giba conveyed a simple yet powerful message to the kids: believe in yourself, work hard, and never give up on your dreams. He emphasized that anything is possible if they set their minds to it.

Giba, a Brazilian volleyball legend, has an impressive track record, including a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and two silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, three World Championships, and eight South American Championships. Widely recognized as one of the greatest volleyball players of all time, Giba continues to inspire and uplift aspiring athletes.