FIRST WAKO WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL
Jarkko Jussila from Finland, one of the very few European fighters who took part (and got a gold medal!) in the World Cup promoted for the first time by Paulo Zorello and who is just back from Brazil, is really enthusiast about his experience in S.Paulo: “ Since WAKO is planning to have its 2013 World Championships in Brazil, I went there to see how they work. And after the beautiful time I had there (the final show was really superb) , I have no doubts that it will be success for WAKO and kickboxing worldwide! ”
Gentlemen, that’s more than enough for me, since I know the guy and who is competing everywhere. So he knows. I am then very pleased of informing you that there were 80 fighters in the World Cup which was very well organized , with great athletes from Argentina, Uruguay, Finland, Brasil, Chile, Portugal, Spain, Paraguay, Angola. Only categories from -71kg to +91kg in Full Contact, Low Kick and K-1, finals in absolutely fantastic evening gala!
In the end, Brazil finished first with 6 golds out of 10 finals. Wishing to give you some highlights about individual competitions, Brazilian Thiago Michel in K1 Rules 75kg, won his three opponents convincingly demonstrate that it is one of best in class in the world and Finland’s Jarkko Jussila, in Low Kicks 71kg, defeating his three opponents by KO , in the best European style of fighting.
With this last promotion, Brazil will now join the selected group of countries that carry out stages of the WAKO World Cup and will expect not only to disclose further KickBoxing as deserve the sport in the South American territory
The World Cup had an organization worth of major professional events in the world, struggles with high and was broadcasted via Bandsports Brazil and Sportv Europe and Africa, reaching more than 80 countries in total. The country is preparing now for the 2011 edition, which is sure to be even greater.
Paulo Zorello was also delighted about the event.
“ Hope to see you soon in KickBoxing Panamerican Championship 2010 held between 09-12 December ” &rdash he said to everybody in the end. And that’s what we will do.
World Cup KickBoxing &rdash 2010
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Modalidade Low Kicks Feminino
Cat.60 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Catarina Andreia Sabino Valerio &rdash Portugal
2º lugar &rdash Karolina Lemos Rodrigues &rdash Brasil
3º lugar &rdash Andrea Paola Salazar &rdash Argentina
3º lugar &rdash Carolina Rodrigues – Chile
Modalidade Low Kicks Masculino
Cat. 71 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Jarkko Jussila &rdash Finlândia
2º lugar &rdash Alejandro Gabriel Vaca Blunda &rdash Argentina
3º lugar &rdash Sergio Rutela &rdash Paraguai
3º lugar &rdash Edgar Coelho Oliveira &rdash Brasil
Cat. 75 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Diego Gonzales &rdash Argentina
2º lugar &rdash Osvaldo dos Santos &rdash Angola
3º lugar &rdash Rogério Bezerra &rdash Brasil
3º lugar &rdash Idel Osmer Miranda Fereira &rdash Paraguai
Cat. 91 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Jorge Aci Canejo &rdash Argentina
2º lugar &rdash Jose Carlos de Oliveira &rdash Brasil
3º lugar &rdash Jair Miguel &rdash Angola
3º lugar &rdash Victor Hugo Arruda Maldonado &rdash Paraguai
Modalidade K1 Rules Masculilno
Cat. 75 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Tiago Michel P. Silva &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Steve Domingus &rdash Angola
3º lugar &rdash Luis Carlos Perez Garcia &rdash Uruguai
3º lugar &rdash Carlos Quinto Goiburu Martinetti &rdash Paraguai
Cat. 81 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Washington Luis dos Santos Junior &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Wagner dos Santos da Costa &rdash Paraguai
3º lugar &rdash Manuel Affonso Soleto &rdash Uruguai
3º lugar &rdash Ruben Dario Barbosa &rdash Argentina
Cat. 91 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Clei da Silva &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Antonio Paulo Magalhães Sousa &rdash Portugal
3º lugar &rdash Eduardo de Castro &rdash Angola
3º lugar &rdash Lucas Alsina &rdash Argentina
Cat. acima 91 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Ronaldo Leite &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Omar Dario Quiñonez Herrera &rdash Paraguai
Modalidade Full Contact Masculino
Cat. 75 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Rafael Allan Kaiser &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Zayas Dario Luis &rdash Argentina
3º lugar &rdash Jesus Lopez Marcos &rdash Espanha
3º lugar &rdash Roderik Gregorio Casa Nova Altuve &rdash Venezuela
Cat. Acima de 91 Kg
1º lugar &rdash Wallace de Farias &rdash Brasil
2º lugar &rdash Pereyra Leonardo Daniel &rdash Argentina
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