Paula Pareto
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Paula Belén Pareto (born January 16, 1986 in Buenos Aires
) is a judoka from Argentina
.
's district Florida
but now she lives with her parents in Tigre
close to the capital city. When she was 4 she began with swimming
and a year later added gymnastics
. When she was 9 her younger brother Marco came beaten from school. Her father Aldo used to practice judo when he was young so he decided to send Marco in a judo club. Paula was curious and wanted go too.
Her first judo club was Club San Fernando
. She very soon won her first tournament and when she found sense of judo she moved to bigger Club Estudiantes de La Plata. First years she competed in (44 kg) but later moved to (- 48 kg) category what she carried bad because she had increased in weight.
She is big football fan and also plays that game with her friends. She had a time period in her life when she wanted to play football professionally but she left the idea soon. Her favorite clubs are Boca Juniors
and her home club Estudiantes de La Plata
.
During Olympic games in Beijing
in an interview said that she is single and her mother Mirta comments it like "You are engaged with Judo". If she is still single who knows? Maybe yes...
Paula has a younger brother Marco who is bear-leading her on her ways around world tournaments and older sister Estefanía who is a psychologist
.
She now studies medicine
at University of Buenos Aires
and she prepares for Olympic Games in London
.
. The Korean judoka was active whole match and got a koka in middle of the match for activity. Drama came in last 10s when Korean girl begun a technique but Paula made use of it for her technique (contra-hipe). Problem was that jury counted technique for Korean girl perhaps because she begun. In the end Korean girl celebrate medal and Paula cried but her trainer Carlos Denegri lodged an objection so jury checked the video. Finally they agreed that it was Pareto who made the technique (Kuchiki-taoshi) and so she took the medal.
She is also very successful on continental games and championships like Pan American Games
where she always takes a medal.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is a judoka from Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
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Bio
Paula or "La Peke" as they call her was born in Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
's district Florida
Florida, Buenos Aires
Florida is a mostly residential neighborhood of the Vicente López Partido in the northern suburbs of Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is principally a middle class neighbourhood and is located between the neighborhoods of Olivos and Vicente López, also in the same partido .The city is located...
but now she lives with her parents in Tigre
Tigre, Buenos Aires
Tigre is a town in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, situated in the north of Greater Buenos Aires, north of Buenos Aires city. Tigre lies on the Paraná Delta and is an important tourist and weekend attraction, easily reached by bus and train services, including the scenic Tren de la Costa...
close to the capital city. When she was 4 she began with swimming
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
and a year later added gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
. When she was 9 her younger brother Marco came beaten from school. Her father Aldo used to practice judo when he was young so he decided to send Marco in a judo club. Paula was curious and wanted go too.
Her first judo club was Club San Fernando
Club San Fernando
Club San Fernando is a sports club from the San Fernando district, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club hosts many activities, such as rowing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, martial arts amongst others.-History:...
. She very soon won her first tournament and when she found sense of judo she moved to bigger Club Estudiantes de La Plata. First years she competed in (44 kg) but later moved to (- 48 kg) category what she carried bad because she had increased in weight.
She is big football fan and also plays that game with her friends. She had a time period in her life when she wanted to play football professionally but she left the idea soon. Her favorite clubs are Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
and her home club Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
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During Olympic games in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
in an interview said that she is single and her mother Mirta comments it like "You are engaged with Judo". If she is still single who knows? Maybe yes...
Paula has a younger brother Marco who is bear-leading her on her ways around world tournaments and older sister Estefanía who is a psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
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She now studies medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
at University of Buenos Aires
University of Buenos Aires
The University of Buenos Aires is the largest university in Argentina and the largest university by enrollment in Latin America. Founded on August 12, 1821 in the city of Buenos Aires, it consists of 13 faculties, 6 hospitals, 10 museums and is linked to 4 high schools: Colegio Nacional de Buenos...
and she prepares for Olympic Games in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
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Judo
She won bronze medal at 2008 Summer Olympic Games in one of the most dramatic match of whole tournament. She stood against Pak Ok-Song from PRKNorth Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. The Korean judoka was active whole match and got a koka in middle of the match for activity. Drama came in last 10s when Korean girl begun a technique but Paula made use of it for her technique (contra-hipe). Problem was that jury counted technique for Korean girl perhaps because she begun. In the end Korean girl celebrate medal and Paula cried but her trainer Carlos Denegri lodged an objection so jury checked the video. Finally they agreed that it was Pareto who made the technique (Kuchiki-taoshi) and so she took the medal.
She is also very successful on continental games and championships like Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
where she always takes a medal.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pan American Judo Championships | 2nd | Super Extra-Lightweight (–44 kg) |
| 2006 | Pan American Judo Championships | 5th | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2007 | Pan American Judo Championships 2007 Pan American Judo Championships The 32nd Pan American Judo Championships were held in Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal, Canada from 24th May to 26th May 2007.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :-External links:* ** *... |
5th | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2007 | World Judo Championships 2007 World Judo Championships The 2007 World Judo Championships are the 25th edition of the Judo World Championships, and were held at the Rio Olympic Arena, usually called Arena Multiuso, that was built for the 2007 Pan-American Games, in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from September 13 to September 16, 2007.The... |
5th | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2007 | Pan American Games 2007 Pan American Games The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in... |
3rd | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2008 | Pan American Judo Championships 2008 Pan American Judo Championships The 32nd Pan American Judo Championships were held in Miami, USA from 8th May to 10th May 2008.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :-External links:**... |
3rd | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | 3rd | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2009 | Pan American Judo Championships 2009 Pan American Judo Championships The Pan American Judo Championships was held in Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 26th March to 27th March 2009.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :-External links:**... |
1st | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2010 | South American Games Judo at the 2010 South American Games There were 22 judo events at the 2010 South American Games: 9 men's individual events, 9 women's individual events, men's and women's team and men's nage-no-kata and katame-no-kata. The events were held over March 19–22.-Medal table:-Medalists:... |
1st | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2010 | Pan American Judo Championships 2010 Pan American Judo Championships The Pan American Judo Championships were held in San Salvador, El Salvador from 8th April to 11th April 2010.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :-External links:**... |
3rd | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2011 | Pan American Judo Championships 2011 Pan American Judo Championships The 2011 Pan American Judo Championships was held in Guadalajara, Mexico at the CODE II Gymnasium from April 1–2, 2011. The event is being held as a test event for the 2011 Pan American Games... |
1st | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |
| 2011 | Pan American Games 2011 Pan American Games The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa... |
1st | Extra-Lightweight (–48 kg) |