Angolan Athlete Becomes Jiu-Jitsu World Champion

Luanda — Angola Heliane Caio became Jiu-Jitsu world champion after beating, today, the Russian Alevtina Korosteleva, from the Checkmat International team, 2-0 in the final.

The 16-year-old fighter beat the competition in the “Grand Slam”, which took place at the Mubadala Arena, in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

To reach the final, Heliane, who represents “GF TEAM Angola”, beat athlete Cynthia Lourenço, from the Brazilian team “Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club”, by an impressive 10-1.

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