www.judoinside.com 26/04
Mariana Esteves: From Lisbon to Guinea, a journey towards Olympic Qualification
In the world of judo, few stories are as captivating as that of 27-year old Mariana Esteves. Born in Lisbon (POR), Esteves discovered her love for judo at the tender age of five. Introduced to the sport by her mother Teresa, who believed it would teach her self-defense and independence, Esteves quickly found herself drawn to the discipline, challenge, and camaraderie that judo offered. The discipline led to another African title on Thursday in Cairo in her category U57kg.