Flamengo's judo team has once again shone on the international stage. Last weekend, four Flamengo athletes represented Brazil at the Guadalajara Grand Prix in Mexico. — competetion that brought together 231 judokas from 33 countries and ended with 13 Brazilian medals (1 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronze).

Among the highlights, Rafaela Silva, Giovanna Santos and Marcelo Gomes made it to the podium, while Karol Gimenes also had a good participation, reinforcing Flamengo's leading role in continental judo.

Olympic champion Rafaela Silva once again demonstrated her talent in the under-63kg category, securing bronze after a string of strong performances. The athlete overcame tough opponents and secured another international medal, demonstrating consistency and leadership within the Brazilian team.

In the +78kg category, Giovanna Santos delivered a strong performance and also won bronze, after a solid and determined campaign. The young judoka, who had already excelled in previous stages of the circuit, maintained her strong form and continues to earn important points in the world rankings.

Among the men, Marcelo Gomes was one of the biggest Brazilian names in the competition. The Flamengo fighter reached the final of the under-90kg category, after convincing victories over opponents from different countries, and secured the silver medal. — result that reinforcesits rise on the international scene.

Yes, Karol Gimenes, in the under-78kg category, showed improvement and faced a tough draw. The athlete competed in the repechage after losing to compatriot Beatriz Freitas and was defeated by the Frenchwoman. Kaila Issoufi, ending his participation with a good performance and valuable experience for the next competitions.