PAULO ROBERTO CONDE TIAGO RIBAS FROM SÃO PAULO In exactly three months, the Brazilian team that will parade in the Maracanã at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will be comprised mainly of newcomers. Of the 110 athletes who have been named in the squad, it will be the first Olympics for 68 (62%) of them. This does not take into account most of the team sports. The names of these athletes are still unknown as selection has yet to take place. It also does not include athletics, as qualification is open until July. Nonetheless, the figure of 62% is consistent with the expectations of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB). "We estimate that from 65% to 70% of the Rio Olympic team will be new," said Marcus Vinícius Freire, COB sporting director. What should also bolster the newcomers' ranks is the return of golf to the Olympics, the first time it has featured at the Games since 1904. Likewise, the age limit of 23 for players in the male football event should also ensure a high proportion of new faces. The replacement of most of the old team in the run-up to the first Brazilian Olympics is reason for caution within the COB. Their main concern is how the athletes are going to deal with the pressure and international attention. "There are days when I feel worried and anxious," said the gymnast Arthur Nory, 22. "I wouldn't call it fear exactly, but it's something close to that. The best way is to keep a clear head and not think too much about it." Translated by TOM GATEHOUSE Read the article in the original language +Latest news in English *Temer Says He Will Not Run in 2018 and Supports Putting an End to Re-election *Brazilian Supreme Court Must Discuss Cunha's Ousting, Says Justice Teori Zavascki *Rousseff Pushing Telecoms To Offer Unlimited Internet