For Vanessa Zambotti It was inevitable to be moved and even shed a few tears, when talking about the Olympic silver medal that Prisca Awiti won in judo at the Paris Olympic Games.
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And Vanessa is a historic figure in Mexican judo, but despite having participated in four editions of the Olympic Games (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016), He was never able to win a medal, Prisca’s victory was a source of great satisfaction for the 42-year-old former athlete.
“I am grateful to Prisca because he did what I couldn’t do and that’s amazing to me.
“I know that I left a legacy, that many people came to judo because of me, but I know that many more people will do it because of Prisca. And I am so happy that someone from my sport wins a medal in any event, and that she did what I did not do, That’s the best thing for me,” said the Mexican judoka, who was Prisca Awiti’s presenter at a press conference, through tears.
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HOW DID VANESSA ZAMBOTI EXPERIENCE PRISCA AWITI’S TRIUMPH?
Vanessa Zambotti shared how she experienced the moment when Prisca Awiti won the silver medal in judo. As an expert in the discipline, the former athlete was a commentator in a media outlet, so was in full transmission when his colleague won the medal.
“Excellent that God allowed me to narrate it and be there at that moment, even if it’s from afar, and see her with her medal.
“I was very excited; I had been watching all the fights since dawn and I was very nervous. I knew from the first fight with the Refugee Team competitor, by Prisca’s face and attitude, that it was going to be a special day for Mexican sport and It was noticed right away, and I told him about it,” he shared.
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A MEDAL THAT REPRESENTS DIVERSITY
On the sidelines, Vanessa Zambotti pointed out that for her, the medal won by Prisca is representative for many sectors of society. She also considered that judo is a very young discipline in the Olympic Games, and that because she recently won a medal, it would be unfair to deny all judokas the medal. they are asked for a similar triumph.
“Her mother is Mexican, her father is Kenyan and she was born in London, and his medal represents many things: a victory for women, a victory for diversity and, above all, resilience.
“Yes, it would be very unfair because this medal was needed to create a driving force of inspiration, but we also need to continue the work to see what Prisca did well in order to continue with the work and take it as an example, and this medal helps to promote the sport. and more people will practice it”said
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