Sporting's judoka from Coimbra, João Fernando, achieved the Gold Medal at the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026, a feat he considered to have opened his eyes to his own capabilities. This victory represents a significant milestone in the athlete's career.
The judoka also spoke about his journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, publicly expressing his "pride in being an Olympian." This participation in the world's largest sporting event constitutes one of the highlights of his sporting career.
Regarding his most recent achievement, João Fernando shared the emotions he experienced with this Gold Medal, acknowledging that the result allowed him to realize the true potential he possesses as a top-level athlete.
As for the future, the Sporting judoka expressed his ambition to continue being present on the major "stages" of international judo, seeking to remain one of the main protagonists of the sport in the years to come.
