Walter DzurovcinArgentine coach of Judo Paralympic, excited the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games with a gesture rarely seen in sport.
It turns out that on November 19, the trans-Andean coach realized an error in the organization of the sporting event that he was giving to his manager, Rocio Ledesmathe gold medal in the female category up to 48 kilos.
However, the Argentine para athlete had lost her fight against the Brazilian Rosicleide Silvato whom first place belonged.
Realizing the mistake, Dzurovcin said “it can’t be, it’s wrong. She is silver, she won two fights and lost one. The Brazilian Silva won all three fights, she is golden, they made a mistake, we must warn her”.
Thus, while the organization was reviewing the results, the Argentine coach approached the three athletes who had won medals and were already preparing to receive their medals.
“The gold is yours, there was a mistake. “Rocío, you are silver”said Dzurovcin, while confirming with Rosicleide Silva whether he had won his three fights.
The Brazilian, surprised by her rival’s gesture, only managed to respond with a smile and a hug upon her recognition as champion in Santiago 2023.
“The values of judo, sport and honesty are above any medal”Dzurovcin assured Para Deportes.
2023-11-23 20:31:21
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