Hyderabad | September 5–6, 2026: Goa’s rising Ju-Jitsu talent Erica De Sequeira delivered an outstanding performance at the South Zone Ju-Jitsu Championship 2026 in Hyderabad, returning with an impressive haul of four Gold Medals from four events.
Representing Goa, the 16-year-old athlete showcased her versatility, determination and competitive experience by emerging champion in all four disciplines she entered.
Erica secured Gold in:
- No-Gi Ju-Jitsu
- Ne-Waza
- Fighting System Ju-Jitsu
- Contact Ju-Jitsu
The four-medal sweep marks another significant achievement in the young athlete’s growing combat-sports career.
Four Events, Four Gold Medals
Erica’s performance in Hyderabad demonstrated her ability to compete successfully across different formats of Ju-Jitsu.
Her victories in No-Gi Ju-Jitsu, Ne-Waza, Fighting System Ju-Jitsu and Contact Ju-Jitsu underline the breadth of her skills and her ability to adapt across disciplines.
The achievement comes after years of dedicated training and competition at the state, national and international levels.
Selected for National Championship
Erica’s performance at the South Zone Championship has earned her selection for the National Championship, opening the door to another important stage in her competitive journey.
Her selection also places her on a pathway towards higher-level national and international competition, including the Asian Games pathway.
At just 16, Erica is continuing to establish herself as one of Goa’s promising young combat-sports athletes.
Training Under Coach Ronny
Erica trains under Coach Ronny (Raunak Singh) at the Academy of Combat Sports (ACS-GOA).
Her latest achievement adds another milestone to her sporting journey and further highlights Goa’s growing presence on the national Ju-Jitsu stage.
With her ability to compete across multiple disciplines and her growing experience at competitive levels, Erica now turns her attention towards the National Championship and the challenges ahead.
Four events. Four Gold Medals. One goal — to represent Goa and India at the highest level.
Goa’s golden fighter continues to rise.
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