Only a few hours separate Doris Grant to represent the country in the Championship South American of Judo which will take place in Villa Carlos Pazin the Estadio “Arena“. The same began with the weigh-ins this Monday, today it will be the Santa Cruz’s turn and the competition will be after her weigh-in.
With only 19 years, Doris She is among the top five Argentine judokas in the -63 kilos category. This gave him the chance and the classification to play the South American who organizes the Argentine Confederation of Judo in conjunction with the confederation South American. However, none of them are responsible for the stay, tickets and registration. Everything was paid for by the young woman.
after two months unreachable where, together with his family, he worked to carry out raffles and sell food, he was able to get the tickets and the money to register for the tournament, which cost him 150 Dollars.
“This is my first time competing internationally, to reach this level you have to score points nationally. There is a ranking and the first five enter the international competitionsDoris told LU12 AM680. Much of this classification was earned after having consecrated two-time national champion in the 2021exactly in Villa Carlos Pazwhere the South American will be played.
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Although, he trained these months with his teacher Emanuel Derrico of the Shizentai Schoolfor lack of resources could not travel with him: “Lunfortunately I had to travel aloneI am one of the few who did not travel with their teacher because it was very difficult to get the money. My mom moved everywherewe sold raffles and chickens for two months,” he said.
However, “the support of the people of Las Heras was tremendous, they asked me for CBU to transfer me and the people helped me,” he assured.
This Tuesday, the competition schedule will be known for the Santa Cruz woman who has the weigh-in scheduled for this morning.
