Gentle way, maximum efficiency: Judo on the track to Rio 2016
Traditional martial art references tell their stories in the third part of a series about sports
Antonio Tenório in a match against Mycola Lyivytskyi (©Getty Images/Jamie McDonald)
After Swimming and Athletics specials, it is Judo turn. Part of the Olympic Programme since Tokyo 1964, the traditional sport of Japanese origin continues to gain followers in the entire planet and offers unforgettable stories in the greatest sporting event in the planet.
Get to know Antônio Tenório’s heroic trajectory, the Brazilian athlete with four gold medals in the Paralympic Games; learn more about Cuban Judo winner school and follow Elnur Mammadli’s journey, pioneer and synonym of victory to his country, Azerbaijan. You will also read about the work of Mariana Mello, former judoka and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Integration Manager.
Check out the new content in Judo page and don’t miss out a single detail of the expectation to the duels in Brazil, a country fan of martial arts.
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Tuesday, 5 July
Mammadli and a country in kimono: the gold medal of Azerbaijan
Wednesday, 6 July
Fighting spirit: Cuba and the Judo tradition
Thursday, 7 July
Four times Antônio Tenório: the Paralympic hero
Friday, 8 July
Games Makers: Mariana Mello, former judoka and Paralympic Games Integration Manager
