Fadel Fadel Explained

Fadel Fadel (October 6, 1914  - September 23, 1969)[1] was a president of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.[2] Flamengo's Parque Aquático Fadel Fadel (Fadel Fadel Aquatic Park) is named in his honor.[3]

Biography

Born in Sumidouro, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, of Lebanese descent, he was elected president of Flamengo in 1962, leaving the position in 1965.[2] During his administration, he inaugurated the club's Olympic pool in 1963.[2] Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca in 1963 and in 1965 during his administration.[1]

He died on September 23, 1969, in Rio de Janeiro.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro Lance Volume 2 . Aretê Editorial S/A . Rio de Janeiro . 2001 . 533. 85-88651-01-7.
  2. Web site: Fadel Fadel . December 10, 2009 . June 22, 2008 . Flapédia . Portuguese .
  3. Web site: Parque Aquático Fadel Fadel . December 10, 2009 . March 24, 2008 . Flapédia . Portuguese .

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