World's Oldest Brazilian Sister at 116...My secret to living a long life is soccer passion?

Jan 06, 2025

◇ Mother Ina Canabajo, who celebrated her 115th birthday last year. Photo = Ronzebi Quest

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Long-lived elderly research group LongeviQuest recently announced that Sister Ina Canabajo of Brazil is the world's oldest person at 116 years and 211 days as of the 5th (local time). Sister Canaba became the world's oldest survivor after Japan's Tomiko Itoka, who was 116 years old, died on Dec. 29 last year.

Sister Canavajo was born on June 8, 1908, in Brazil, and has continued her life as a nun since 1934. Marking her 110th birthday in 2018, she was blessed by Pope Francis.

Sister Canavajo, who has been on a walker since the age of 110, received her first dose of the COVID vaccine on January 25, 2021, at the age of 112, and contracted COVID in October 2022 but recovered.

Sister Canabajo cited 'faith' and 'positive mindset' as the secret to longevity.

The passion for soccer also played a part. As a big fan of the prestigious Brazilian soccer club SC Interacional, based in Porto Alegre, he explained that he chose the club because it was for people regardless of whether they were rich or poor. SC InternacioLast year, Now also presented a uniform as a `birthday gift for the oldest supporter.'

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

World's Oldest Brazilian Sister at 116...My secret to living a long life is soccer passion?

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