www.judoinside.com 25/07
Flagbearers in judo: Idalys Ortiz (CUB)
Idalys Ortiz, the legendary Cuban judoka, is set to captivate the world once more as she represents Cuba as a flagbearer at the Paris Olympic Games. Born in 1989, in Candelaria, Cuba, Ortiz has become a towering figure in the world of judo, both figuratively and literally, standing 180 cm tall. Her illustrious career started at the tender age of nine. Now she is a big woman, tip top on the mat and outside, nails nicely decorated in the flag of her country. Idalys Ortiz is the trailblazer for Cuban judo.