The University of Granada is leading the project ‘Hi-Power’ in which international judo players are taking part. With the collaboration of the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, and the participation of researchers from the Sierra Nevada High Performance Centre (owned by the National Sports Council) the study seeks to test whether training at altitude improves […]
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Clara Domingo, energy and competitiveness in a rising talent of Spanish judo
According to her coach, Clara Domingo was born to compete. This young girl was born in Almeria (Andalusia) and is 14 years old. She was proclaimed Spanish U-15 runner-up in -40kg in 2017. In addition, she is Andalusian champion and heads the 2017 Andalusian ranking, consisting of different trials. At only 7 years old, she […]
Judo to beat the exclusion of children with special needs
On his tatami children with and without special needs exercise together with no distinction. Gabriel Vera is a Sevilian judo teacher with 25 years of experience in the teaching of this martial art to young people with disabilities. One of his former students, Abel Vázquez, has represented Spain in three Paralympic Games. In his gym […]
Abel Vázquez, a judo champion aiming to achieve Paralympic gold
Sevilian Abel Vázquez feels like this is his last chance. This judoka has been in two Paralympic games, is a nine-time champion of Spain in the blind people category and won a silver medal at the 2013 European championships. All the good work done over the last year, has enabled him to compete in the […]