Three people who made news
A president chosen again, a rocket scientist, and a young swimmer who is off to the Youth Olympics.
Lula da Silva
President of Brazil
Lula grew up very poor in Brazil. As a boy, he sold things on the street and polished shoes to help his family. Later, he worked in a factory.
He has been Brazil’s president before, three times. Last Sunday, people chose him again (page 5). He turned 81 this week!
V. Narayanan
Head of ISRO, India’s space agency
Mr Narayanan grew up in a village in Tamil Nadu. He became an expert in rocket engines. On Thursday night, his team sent up the NVS-03 satellite (page 10). After the launch, he said NavIC was working properly again. Well done, team!
Dhinidhi Desinghu
Swimmer, from Bengaluru
Dhinidhi was only 14 when she swam at the Paris Olympics in 2024. She was the youngest person in India’s whole team! Now she is going to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, which start today. Go, Dhinidhi!
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The leader of some countries, chosen by the people.
The leader of some countries, chosen by the people.
Did you know?The Youth Olympics are for athletes aged 17 and under. About 2,700 young athletes are there!
Nibbles asksWhich of these three would you like to meet? What would you ask?