Taian Justino, from Rio de Janeiro, stands out in weightlifting as a promise at Paris 2024

The future of Taiane Justino from Rio de Janeiro would have been different had it not been for two key factors that have lit her path. The girl, who was 12 years old, was in favor of joining sports starting with athletics on the initiative of her mother Claudia. Another detail that contributed to the success was living in Mangueira. The neighborhood in central Rio de Janeiro has been coordinating the Instituto Mangueira do Futuro since 2012, which he joined.

The institution was born with the Mangueira Social Program 25 years ago and has been classified as the largest institution in the world by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The site offers lessons, professional courses, training courses and workshops with workshops in the fields of athletics, basketball, football, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, boxing and weightlifting. All this for free. In addition, she prepares people in the fields of education, culture and of course the carnival, among which is Estação Primeira [escola das cores verde e rosa] He is one of the most traditional representatives of the samba in Rio, and also pays special attention to the elderly and people with disabilities. Its focus emerged from working to combat poverty, social inequality and exclusion in developing countries. The creation of the Vila Olímpica da Mangueira marked the beginning of this landmark in the expanding city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Tata, as the smiling weightlifter is known, achieved the most promising results in her career as an athlete years later. In 2019, he made his debut, winning the South American U-15 Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She competes in the +81 kg category. In the first half of this year, he advanced with three silver medals at the Pan American U-17 Championships in Monterrey (Mexico). It had a total weight of 214 kg, 94 kg in drag and 120 kg on throw. At the U-17 World Cup, in October, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, he took bronze in the 94kg pull, silver in the 125kg throw and new silver in the 219kg total. Feats that came as no surprise to the 17-year-old weightlifter. He is very much dedicated to envisioning more achievements.

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The big stage could have taken off last year, but it was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. His history of perseverance struggles with resilience even in the society in which he lives. “The clashes prevented me from training and competing,” he says. These postures shook his head, but his inner strength spoke even louder, “to get past this ‘barrier’.”

Facing setbacks, doing the moves and focusing on weightlifting competitions was a task that the student literally followed under the guidance of coach Alex Tosi. Taiane’s expectations of performance can make her dream come true for the girl to be in the Olympic Games in Paris in three years. His inspiration was fellow veteran Jacqueline Ferreira, 34, who competed in her third Olympic Games in Tokyo. Dividing her time between study and training, some sometimes consider a weightlifter to be “angry.” Temperament strongly rejects and explains with maturity. “I am not brave, I demand, I like to get it right, not get it wrong.”

To be athletic, to get to the top, you need to have a very good head. He claims that his greatest opponent is the mind. He has been working on this aspect. However, in addition to emotional feelings, he does not forget about the athlete from Kazakhstan (a country in Central Asia and the former Soviet Republic) who took the gold medal at the World Championships this season with Ruvina Shalkarova.

Other events on the carpet. Justino was supported by a scholarship for athletes and assistance from the Brazilian Weightlifting Federation (CBLP) and Mangueira, respectively. Essential support to compete at a high level and give your family a “great power”. landed in the country. Even with time constrained, he did an interview, where he was already packing his bags for a new appointment in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Yahoo Sports Describe the weightlifter’s characteristic (whether artistic or emotional?).

Taian Justino – Have good stamina and strength. It requires focus and a lot of attention technically too.

Yahoo Sports – Can you explain some of the stages of the tests?

Taian Justino – Yes, in weightlifting the pull is done in one movement. The tape leaves the ground and passes directly over the head. In the throw, we do this in halves, first we put the barbell on the shoulders and then we throw it over the head. The total is the sum of the heaviest weight I can lift on the sprint and the heaviest weight I can on the pitch.

Yahoo Sports – Did it occur to you to dream of the Paris Olympics?

Taian Justino – Yes, but also winning a medal.

Yahoo Sports – Do you think that Brazil will have to invest more in sports, something that represents social inclusion and avoids the path of negative paths?

Taian Justino – I think the country should invest more in sports. It is important to advance and affiliation in the field of education.

Yahoo Sports – Suffered from prejudice (whatever its nature: color, gender, gender or women in weightlifting?).

Taian Justino – No.

Yahoo Sports – Has the Covid-19 pandemic affected your performance?

Taian Justino – Yes, when I started I was at my best (among other things the competitions were postponed).

Yahoo Sports – How do you analyze the opportunity to participate in the Instituto Mangueira do Futuro?

Taian Justino – I started with athletics in Mangueira. In this method my coach referred me to weightlifting for strength work. Then the opportunity came in another sport I’m in today. Moreover, I am still participating in the program. Not just me, but my cousin Nayara is into basketball. I am so grateful for everything.

Yahoo Sports – Are you religious? In your spare time, what do you do?

Taian Justino – I am catholic. I find time to spend with friends, listen to music and dance.