Gold and silver: Gari from DF wins world karate championship in Europe

Federal District sweeper Renato Santos, 26, won the gold medal at the World Karate Championships (World Karate-Do Alliance – WKA) in Malta, Europe. The karateka, who works as a street sweeper at the company Sustentare Saneamento, also won a silver team trophy and a bronze trophy at the International Open.

The championships took place between March 21st and 24th, in Malta, Europe. Renato represented Brazil for the Brazilian National Karate Confederation of Brazil (CNKB) team, in the green and purple category.

“I’m very happy, it’s my first world title and the realization of a big dream, which was to bring victory to Brazil for the Brazilian team abroad”, said Renato. The street sweeper stepped on international soil for the first time.

The achievement will be celebrated this Wednesday (27/3), in the Ceilândia Cleaning District. He will be welcomed by co-workers and employees of Sustentare Saneamento, the athlete’s official sponsor.

“He is an example of dedication and persistence for all of us. When Renato came to us to report his difficulties with covering the costs of training, registration in championships, tickets, accommodation, food, paid leave from work, uniforms, among others, we decided to support him in whatever was necessary to serve as a pillar in his aspirations. and his life goals, which have been achieved quickly”, said Rejane Costa, regional superintendent of Sustentare.

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Remato Santos is 26 years old
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Renato also won second place in the team competition
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He acts as a sweeper
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Renato while working with another professional colleague
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A Brazilian native, Renato Santos was born in Taguatinga and is married and has a two-year-old daughter. He currently lives in Sol Nascente. The athlete works from 6am to 2:20pm daily. As soon as he finishes his shift, he goes to physiotherapy and fight training.

In addition to intensifying his preparations for the next competitions, Renato wants to attend physical education college and study English.

“College will give me knowledge that I can apply to myself and learning English will make it easier in my next international competitions”, commented the athlete.

He also wants to give free karate classes to children in the community where he lives.