Amazonian athlete with Down syndrome will participate in “Open Extreme Manaus”
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The athlete “Mazinho” started training 11 years ago and has won medals and numerous participations in fighting events
Manaus (AM) – At 27 years old, Amazonian Walmar Pacheco, better known as “Mazinho” in the world of sport, has medals and numerous participations in fighting events. The athlete with down syndrome began training 11 years ago with the Brazilian Jiu-Jítsu team, led by master Márcio Pontes and a reference in the Alvorada neighborhood, Central-West Zone of Manaus.
For his family, his living condition was not an obstacle, on the contrary, it served as an impetus for him to develop and win many admirers.
“Mazinho still has difficulty speaking a few words, but since he started jiu-jitsu, he has made great progress physically and mentally. Today, he can actually pronounce a few words, which allows us to communicate. At the gym, he is the training star. Everyone likes him. The team has a great rapport with him and he feels at home there, thank God”, .
said his uncle, Airton Pacheco
After a period without training due to the pandemic and for personal reasons, Mazinho returned to the mat with a focus on preparing to participate in the Open Extreme Manaus. Among 19 MMA and Kickboxing fights scheduled for the event, two are aimed at social inclusion: Mazinho x Felipe Fúria and Haroldo Souza x Chico Preto.
At 66 years old, Haroldo is a wheelchair athlete, diagnosed with paralysis in the first days of his life. Today, alongside his coach, Luiz Guerreiro, he overcomes many challenges in sport and in the search for a better quality of life and is already looking forward to participating in the event for the first time.
“This opportunity is spectacular. Social inclusion is unparalleled. We are motivated to have real inclusion and little by little it has appeared. Luiz (coach) saw me capable of training”,
highlighted Haroldo.
For Luiz Guerreiro, including martial art in Haroldo’s life is gratifying. The athlete seeks to enjoy and learn a lot during training. Not to mention that his story inspires many people.
“I have always seen him very active, even in a wheelchair, making an effort to go out, doing other exercises, working out, for me, this is very rewarding as a coach. A few weeks ago he asked me if I would ever go to the rink and the answer came,”
said Guerreiro.
According to Marcelo Pontes, organizer of Open Extreme Manaus, in addition to promoting the meeting of renowned fighters in the state with younger fighters, the event seeks to strengthen social inclusion and enable people with disabilities to have the opportunity to showcase their talents.
“We always bring these fights during the program, so that both those who are there on the day and those who are watching online are impressed by the capacity of a PCD. Often, they just need one door open for others to open,”
highlighted.
Open Extreme Manaus
The third 2023 edition of Open Extreme Manaus, a sporting event focusing on kickboxing and MMA, will be held on October 21st, Saturday, from 7pm, at the Vasco Vasques Convention Center in Manaus. The schedule has 19 fights in both disciplines. Expecting to bring together an audience of approximately 3.5 thousand people.
UFC fighter from Amazonas, Diego Lopes, is confirmed as a VIP presence. Living in Mexico for 5 years, Lopes brings with him two athletes from his team, who will fight for the first time in Brazil.
The bracelet can be exchanged for a can of milk at 4 addresses across the capital. Donations will benefit riverside communities affected by the drought of rivers in Amazonas.
- CT Cosmo Dias – Rua Violeta Areosa, 108 – Alvorada 1 – in front of Mercadinho Bela Vista;
- CT Nogueira/Fúria Team – Av. Jufari, 128 – Nova Esperança – behind Carrefour
- CT Black River – Rua Pará, 346, Nossa Senhora das Graças
- Iphone4You Store – Rua Rosa Cruz, 185 – Nossa Senhora das Graças
CARDS
- up to 77kg – Milson Barão x Zairo Garcia
- social inclusion – Mazinho Fenômeno x Felipe Fúria
- social inclusion – Haroldo Souza x Chico Preto
- up to 57kg – Carol x Mônica
- up to 66kg – Michel Pantoja x Maurício Almeida
- up to 57kg – Enzo Super Choque x Robocop
- featherweight – Leandro Santos x Thiago Castro
- bantamweight – Michael Costa – Ellyelson Capoeira
- combined weight up to 55kg – Thaina Ribeiro x Amanda Victoria
- flyweight – Matheus Koka x Jacarezinho
- international – Caleb Moctezuma x Breno Sombra
- international – Dionatha Maia x Isay Garcia
- João Muniz x Rodrigo Bessa
- Brenna Trovão x Natasha Lima
- Amanda Queiroz x Emanuelle The Lion
- Oberlan Thai x Emerson Lima
- up to 59kg – Alife Leão x Syzeno Cabelinho
- up to 57kg – Braian Mascote x Jorge Ligeirinho
- K-1 under-61 kg belt fight – Lucas Mendes x Rodrigo Muralha
For more information about the fight cards and other details about the event, just access Instagram @open_extreme or contact us via WhatsApp (92) 98156-0346.
Open Extreme Manaus is sponsored by: Manaus City Hall, Samel, Chora pra Vender Fiado, State Tourism Company (AmazonasTur), Iphone4You and Espantalho Pneus.
*With information from consultancy
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