Titus Andrew Sousa Chapman Makes History at the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
Photo Credits: Vanessa Velasquez
December 11, 2025
The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) held the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico (PBO) in December at the Cidade das Artes, in Rio de Janeiro, celebrating the most outstanding athletes, coaches, and leaders across Brazil’s Olympic sports. Created in 1999, the PBO is the largest annual celebration of Brazilian Olympic sport, recognizing excellence, competitive results, and impact throughout the season.
The ceremony brought together the country’s top sporting figures to honor awards such as Athlete of the Year, Athlete of the Fans, Coach of the Year, and the Best Athlete in Each Sport, alongside artistic performances and tributes to icons of Brazilian sport.
This year’s edition marked a historic milestone, as lacrosse was represented for the first time in the history of the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico, reflecting the sport’s growing presence within the Brazilian Olympic system.
🏆 Best Lacrosse Athlete of 2025: Titus Andrew Sousa Chapman
The Confederação Brasileira de Lacrosse (CBL) proudly announces that Titus Andrew Sousa Chapman was named Best Lacrosse Athlete of 2025, becoming the first athlete in the history of Brazilian lacrosse to receive a Prêmio Brasil Olímpico from the COB.
Although Titus was unable to attend the ceremony in person, CBL President Manuel Elbio Aquino Sequeira represented the Confederation at the event. At the time, Titus was competing at the PALA Sixes Cup in Puerto Rico, the most important international competition of the 2025 season for Brazilian lacrosse and a central event in the Olympic Sixes pathway for the region.
Competitive Excellence & Performance Merit
Titus was selected based on competitive performance, consistency, and excellence within the Olympic Sixes format, as well as his results across high-level international, university, and club competitions during the 2024–2025 cycle.
International Representation
- Member of Brazil’s first-ever men’s national team to compete internationally at PALA Sixes Jamaica 2023
- Selected to represent Brazil at the PALA Sixes Cup 2025, the flagship international event for the CBL this season
- Strong performances during the 2025 National Team Training Camp, including decisive goals in international exhibitions
Competitive Results
- 2025 GLVC Semifinalist
- 2025 NCBS Semifinalist
- 2025–2026 BUCS Sixes Champion
Competing across Sixes (Olympic format), Field, and Box lacrosse, Titus demonstrated a high level of adaptability, consistency, and performance against elite opposition, establishing himself as the top-performing lacrosse athlete within the Brazilian system during the award cycle.
A Historic Recognition for Lacrosse in Brazil
The Prêmio Brasil Olímpico recognition of Titus comes during a pivotal period for the sport. As the newest confederation officially recognized by the COB, the CBL is still in an early phase of structuring its national teams and competitive calendar. Within this context, the award reflects both individual excellence and the sport’s emergence within Brazil’s Olympic landscape.
Titus Andrew Sousa Chapman’s selection as Best Lacrosse Athlete of 2025 represents:
- The first PBO award in the history of Brazilian lacrosse
- A clear benchmark for performance standards within the national program
- A milestone moment in Brazil’s Olympic Sixes development pathway
The Confederação Brasileira de Lacrosse congratulates Titus on this historic achievement and celebrates this important step forward for lacrosse in Brazil.
Parabéns, Tito. Vamos, Brasil. 🇧🇷🥍
