Professor Hugo Bensi travels to Russia for an important training congress – Red 23 Noticias

By: Ramon Taborda Strusiat

Río Grande.- The prominent representative of Judo for people with Down syndrome Hugo Bensi, shared his experience and recent achievements in the field of inclusive sport. Known internationally as ‘Judown’, this sport has been gaining ground and recognition in various parts of the world, and its development has become a priority for many countries.

A world congress of inclusive sports

Bensi said that he had the honor of participating in the first World Sports Congress for people with Down syndrome, an event that brought together representatives from more than 45 countries from different continents. This congress not only served as a platform to share knowledge and experiences, but was also a space to establish connections and encourage the development of inclusive sports activities.

During his presentation, the Fuegian leader carried out theoretical-practical work that brought together other countries that are in the process of developing the activity. The response was overwhelmingly positive, demonstrating the growing interest and commitment towards the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport. One of the most notable milestones of this congress was the officialization of the city of Tampico, Mexico, as the venue for the next Trishome Games, an event that resembles the Olympics, but is designed specifically for people with Down syndrome.

Trip to Russia

Bensi also shared his upcoming training at an international conference that will be held in Russia, in the city of Tambov, from the 23rd to the 26th of this month. This event represents a unique opportunity to make visible the work carried out in the field of Judo for people with Down syndrome and to share experiences with other countries. The interviewee will travel to Russia on the 20th of this month, where he will present a speech on the regulations worldwide, endorsed by the International Federation of Judo and the authorities of World Judo.

One of the most important aspects of his presentation will be addressing issues of sports adaptation for people with Down syndrome. This includes not only adapting Judo techniques and regulations, but also creating an inclusive environment that allows these individuals to fully participate in the sport.

Hugo Bensi emphasized the importance of making visible the work carried out in this field, highlighting that the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in sport must be a priority everywhere.

The importance of inclusion in sport

Inclusion in sport not only benefits people with disabilities, but also enriches the community as a whole. Sport has the power to bring people together, foster empathy and break down barriers. By promoting Judo for people with Down syndrome, you are contributing to a cultural change that recognizes and values ​​diversity in all its forms.

He reaffirmed his commitment to represent his province, his country and all those who practice Judo in the world in the best possible way. Their participation in the congress in Russia is not only a recognition of their work, but also an opportunity to continue advancing in the fight for the inclusion and visibility of people with Down syndrome in the sports field.

The development of Judo for people with Down syndrome is an inspiring example of how sport can be a vehicle for inclusion and integration. As more countries join this initiative, a path opens towards a future where all people, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy the benefits of sport. Participation in international events such as the congress in Russia is essential to continue making this cause visible and to build a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

Situation of Judown at the national level

For Bensi at the national level “the development is quite sustained, firm at least, we continue with the training, suddenly I am traveling through some provinces to support the teachers, the observers, the monitors who are getting started in the project and we hope, I insist, to reach the objectives for 2028 in a forceful way.”

He revealed that “there are provinces that are taking action on the matter, municipalities that are not only committing but also getting involved with development, with progress, in this case of Judo for people with Down syndrome and also opening avenues for other sports, always talking about Down syndrome and that is also an incentive for what we are working on, that in the future we are seeing palpable results back and forth, results from purely sporting matters and results in terms of the response of the governments, municipal and provincial governments that are committed to taking action on the matter, with this proposal.”

Judown situation at the provincial level

In reference to the Province from Tierra del Fuego, said that “in our land, we have been doing hybrid training, that is, the personal part was given by me being in the province and the hybrid part, out there, by the national technicians, our set of national development work , we have trained people in Ushuaia, in Río Grande, and in everything, to be able to open the alternative of the 24-28 Olympic cycle and for the province to have some representatives in the Argentine team in that call that is coming to us and in the previous ones that we have For example, the Next year we have a world championship in Europe and there are countries that are already working for July of next year to be present there, which are all on time for the 20-28 Olympics that will be held in Tampico, Mexico.”

As for the province, “I want to state that we are waiting for the doors to be opened for us to be able to continue with the development and achieve the objective which is, I insist, more than in words, in actions, that people with disability and, particularly, in this case, people with Down syndrome have access to the possibility of raising their ceiling of sporting ability in high performance,” he concluded.