SARAH POSENATTO, WINS GOLD AT THE RIO INTERNATIONAL OPEN, IS CROWNED BACK-TO-BACK IBJJF SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPION, AND CONFIRMS ELITE TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - February 7th, 2026.

Athlete Sarah Posenatto, from Joinville, Santa Catarina (Brazil), claimed the title of IBJJF South American Jiu-Jitsu Champion this Saturday, February 7, by winning the 2026 IBJJF South American Kids Championship, held during the Rio International Open of Jiu-Jitsu at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. With this victory, Sarah was crowned back-to-back South American Champion of the competition.

Sarah delivered a performance of exceptionally high technical level, marked by competitive maturity, absolute focus, and consistent emotional control throughout the tournament. Her matches were secure, dominant, and strategically well executed, overcoming high-level opponents and confirming a talent developed through years of discipline, method, and consistency.

The title became even more impressive due to the way it was achieved. All matches were won by submission, demonstrating advanced tactical awareness, precise transitions, efficient positional control, and the ability to impose pace—hallmarks of athletes developed within structured high-performance programs.

The championship in Rio de Janeiro is part of a strong and consistent competitive streak. Two weeks earlier, Sarah had already claimed gold at the Floripa Kids International in Florianópolis, reinforcing her competitive consistency and her ability to sustain elite-level performance across consecutive high-demand events.

The IBJJF South American Kids Championship is widely recognized as one of the most technical and competitive youth tournaments on the international calendar, bringing together top athletes from across South America. Winning a second consecutive title in this environment firmly establishes Sarah Posenatto as one of the most promising names of the new generation of jiu-jitsu.

With more than 80 official titles earned in national and international competitions, Sarah has built a solid and consistent competitive résumé, reflecting a long-term athletic development project focused on continuous technical evolution, proper physical preparation, and an advanced competitive mindset.

Recognition extends beyond the mats. Sarah has been approached to represent international brands and sponsors, a direct reflection of her athletic performance, professional posture, and strong connection with audiences. Her career, however, continues to be managed with care and responsibility, prioritizing athletic development, personal growth, and decisions aligned with long-term career sustainability.

Within this context, Sarah’s career now enters a new strategic and structured phase. She is currently in advanced negotiations with an international agency specialized in the management and development of professional high-performance athletes, which will lead her international projection, structure her global presence, strengthen her institutional image, and strategically plan the next stages of her career on the international stage.

In addition to her competitive success, Sarah has also established herself as a sports influencer with more than 80,000 followers across social media, reaching a highly engaged audience and positioning herself as a positive role model for discipline, education, health, and values through sport.

With this outstanding victory, Sarah Posenatto takes home the gold and inspires a new generation of athletes, proving that jiu-jitsu is a powerful tool for personal development, resilience, and the pursuit of big dreams—both on and off the mats.

Sarah give thanks the sponsors and partners: In The Guard Sportswear, Master Frigo, 3VS Nutrition, Colégio Santo Antônio, Nina Go, MPH Trips.

Congratulations, Champion. 🥇🥋