Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Giovanna and Erica De Sequeira are rapidly emerging as two of the most promising young talents in international jiu-jitsu, earning recognition and acclaim for their recent achievements in the United Arab Emirates. Ten-year-old Giovanna de Sequeira captured a Bronze Medal at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (WPJJC) in Abu Dhabi, competing in the -28 kg Infant/Girls Gi category. Representing ATRIXION Dubai and Insanity Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Goa, she displayed exceptional technical skill, determination, and composure on a highly competitive global stage. Coached by Professor Luis and Coach Ronny, Giovanna’s performance marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning competitive career.
Her achievement is particularly inspiring given her recent recovery from knee surgery just five months earlier. With the support of her sister Erica and coach Raunak Singh, Giovanna returned to competitive sports at the Kickboxing National Championship in August, before making her mark at the world stage in Abu Dhabi. Coaches and mentors alike have praised her discipline, focus, and technical maturity, highlighting her resilience and commitment to the sport.
Meanwhile, Erica de Sequeira continues to strengthen her international reputation in jiu-jitsu. Participating in the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, she also completed advanced-level jiu-jitsu training at Atrixion Academy of Sports in Dubai, earning higher-grade international certification. Her consistent training under elite international instructors has elevated her skills and positioned her as a rising figure in the sport.
Together, the De Sequeira sisters exemplify perseverance, discipline, and dedication. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to young martial artists in India and abroad, demonstrating the heights that determination and passion can reach. The sisters’ growing prominence underscores a bright future for Indian representation in international jiu-jitsu and establishes the De Sequeira family as an emerging force in the global martial arts community.
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