Portuguese judoka João Fernando, from Coimbra and athlete representing Sporting, won the gold medal in the -81 kg category at the Mediterranean Games currently taking place in Taranto, Italy.
This victory represents an important milestone in the career of the athlete from Coimbra, who competes at the highest level representing one of the main Portuguese sports clubs.
The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport competition that brings together athletes from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, being a prestigious event on the international sports calendar.
With this result, João Fernando demonstrates the quality of Portuguese judo and reinforces the history of success of Sporting in this sport, bringing another gold medal to Portugal in these Mediterranean competitions.
