A Brazilian Rugby Sevens player got a huge present to compensate for her team’s poor performance after her girlfriend proposed to her on the pitch immediately after the end of the game’s medal ceremony.
After Australia won the Rugby Sevens tournament, Brazilian player Isadora Cerullo had a pleasant surprise to make up for her side’s terrible ninth place finish – her girlfriend of two years coming to propose to her on the pitch.
Marjorie Enya, the girlfriend, is a manager at the stadium, and said she had made up her mind of the surprise immediately she knew Isadora had made the squad for the tournament.
“As soon as I knew she was in the squad I thought I have to make this special,” Enya told BBC Sport.
“I know rugby people are amazing and they would embrace it.
She is the love of my life. The Olympic Games can look like closure but for me it’s starting a new life with someone.” the emotional Enya added.
“I wanted to show people that love wins.”
The response to the proposal was overwhelmingly positive, as the love on display warmed hearts all around.
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MY HEART!!! Volunteer Marjorie Enya kisses rugby player Isadora Cerullo after proposing #LoveIsLove pic.twitter.com/zVa9FqPSX8
— Danielle Warby (@DanielleWarby) August 9, 2016