Generation oriented athletes to Tokyo in 2020 out excited about Olympic atmosphere in the Arena Carioca 1
In the gold category up to 52 kg dispute, Japanese gold and silver Chishima Maeda Brazilian Jessica Pereira (Photo: Rio2016 Committee / Daniel Ramalho)
Of the 16 medals distributed at the International Judo Tournament, held on Tuesday (8) and Wednesday (9) at the Arena Carioca 1 Olympic Barra Park, nine were with Brazilians. Three of the four golds, however, were for the Japanese. Results aside, the most important in the test event organized by Rio 2016 was the approval of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and Brazilian leaders who positively evaluated electronic systems and medical services. A lively crowd of about 700 children and teenagers from invited schools made it even more positive, good vibes adding to the accumulated international experience by the 99 participating athletes (eight countries), mostly beginners.
Brazilian Confederation of technical coordinator of Judo (CBJ), Ney Wilson explained that the choice of signing younger athletes was motivational: "We want to gain experience for the many obstacles and pitfalls that will face the next Olympic cycle, to implement all and fight for vacancy for 2020 ". Japan, Britain, France, Germany and Hungary were also represented by judokas in their 20s.
"Young people felt the power and visibility that have the Olympic Games. They were impressed "
Ney Wilson, technical coordinator of the Brazilian Confederation of Judo
For the champion of the category to 81kg, Eduardo Yudi Santos, 21, the experience was fundamental. "He took a afraid to fight, I was nervous, but went after the first fight," said the judoka, athlete Pines, Pan American vice champion under 21 in Buenos Aires in 2014 and senior Brazilian champion in Singapore in 2015.
"I needed to show service. Now, I think I took another step in 2020. And the crowd is to be congratulated "
Eduardo Santos, 21, gold in the 81kg category to
Foreign athletes approved the facilities and organization of the test event. Many had never competed in a space of this size, with capacity for 16 thousand people (in the Olympics, judo is beside the Arena Carioca 2, 10 thousand people) - if the French Yasmine Horlaville, 18, who also impressed with tatami area.
"Well I wanted to fight here in the Rio 2016 Games, but I think only I will go to Tokyo. Or Paris, who knows? Paris is a candidate for 2024. There would be my turn to compete at home "
Yasmine Horlaville, 18, French judoka
Bronze in the category up to 81kg, Igor Pereira was even happier with the medal, because usually competes in the category of lighter athletes (up to 73kg). He said his group is well "run" in international competitions and used to fight with the most diverse styles of opponents.
"In 2020 I will be there in Tokyo, but this medal, for me, was worth like a bit of an Olympic medal"
Igor Pereira, 23, bronze in the 81kg category to
British Becky Livesey, 20, silver medal in the category up to 63kg, approved premises and said that took the test event to evaluate itself against possible future opponents, thinking long term.
Silver up to 63kg, the British Beckky White Livesey) prepares to Tóqio 2020 (Photo: Rio 2016 / Alex Ferro)
"I'm still the junior team of Great Britain, but it is very important to be here at the test event as part of my way, who knows the Tokyo Games in 2020"
Becky Livesey, 20, silver in the 63kg category to
Public and voluntary impress
Besides the visit of Olympic medalists of the Brazilian national judo - like Sarah Menezes and Mayra Aguiar - and the crowd vibe, there was general approval of the functional areas that were being evaluated. Judo manager of Rio 2016, Kenji Saito, received praise for electronic systems and Czech results.The Vladimir Barta, technical delegate Internaciona Judo Federation (IJF) was more than enthusiastic.
"It's all very well organized. I'm delighted. You are very lucky to have such high-level volunteers. And I still have to congratulate the public "
Vladimir Barta, Chief coach of the International Judo Federation (IJF)
For the president of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016, Carlos Nuzman, the test events provide more tranquility in the preparations. He said the chief coach of the IFJ did you praise the organization. "He also told me that everything is beautiful. An event with fans is with a very beautiful color. "
Students invited to the test event enlivened judokas (Photos: 2016 / Daniel Ramalho / Alex Ferro)
approved medical services
Agberto Guimarães, executive director of Sports of Rio 2016, cited the public as "thermometer that things are working" and noted the care of medical services. "We strengthen the team, and the IFJ was pleased."
The differences between Carioca Arena 1 and Arena Carioca 2 (which will host the fights in judo at the Olympics) are not many regarding the flow of athletes and development of functional support areas. Therefore, as stated by the Policy Manager and Sports Operations 2016, Rodrigo Garcia, with the objective of optimizing resources the tournament was held in the arena of 16,000 seats. "The Carioca Arena 2, smaller, with capacity for 10,000 people, will leave the nearest public still athletes," said the manager
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Awards
Women - up to 52kg
Gold - Chishima Maeda - Japan
Silver - Jessica Pereira - Brazil
Bronze - Chelsie Giles - Britain - and Raquel Silva - Rio de Janeiro
Women - up to 63kg
Gold - Kaho Yonezawa - Japan
Silver - Bekky Livesey - Britain
Bronze - Jessica Santos - Brazil - and Erika Ferreira - Ceará
Men - up to 66kg
Gold - Joshiro Maruyama - Japan
Silver - Lucas Godoy - Sao Paulo
Bronze - Ashley McKenzie - Britain - and Diego Santos - Rio Grande do Sul
Men - up to 81kg
Gold - Eduardo Santos - Brazil
Silver - Toshimasa Ogata - Japan
Bronze - Igor Pereira - Rio de Janeiro - and Edu Ramos - Sergipe
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