article_snippet.sent: Anderson Silva this week expressed Anderson Silva desire to represent Brazil in the 2016 Games, and local taekwondo officials said local taekwondo officials like the idea of having the MMA fighter on the team.
article_snippet.sent: Silva, who is currently suspended by UFC after failing drug tests, said in a letter to The Brazilian taekwondo confederation that it would be 'an immense pleasure' to be part of the Brazilian team in Rio. '
article_snippet.sent: Everybody knows that every top athlete dreams about the Olympic Games,' Anderson Silva said. '
article_snippet.sent: As an ambassador to the sport, and with the games taking place in my country, I'm even more motivated by the Olympic spirit.'
article_snippet.sent: According to the Brazilian taekwondo confederation, the Brazilian taekwondo confederation president Carlos Fernandes was 'pleased' to receive Anderson Silva's proposal, but many details still must be discussed before Anderson Silva participation in the games can become a reality.
article_snippet.sent: Lucas Ferreira, one of the other Brazilian taekwondo fighters hoping to participate in the Olympics, told Globoesporte.com. '
highlights_snippet.sent: The Brazilian hopes to compete in next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro .