Arthur Cavalcante da Silva

Arthur Cavalcante da Silva (born 11 March 1992), also known as Arthur Cavalcante or Arthur Silva, is a Brazilian paralympic judoka. He won the gold medal[1][2] in the men's 90 kg J1 event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[3]

Arthur Cavalcante
Personal information
Full nameArthur Cavalcante da Silva
Born (1992-03-11) 11 March 1992 (age 32)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
OccupationJudoka
Sport
Country Brazil
SportPara judo
Disability classJ1
Medal record
Para judo
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 90 kg J1
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago 90 kg
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 90 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto 100 kg

References

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  1. ^ "Arthur Silva imobiliza britânico e ganha o ouro paralímpico" [Arthur Silva immobilizes Briton and wins Paralympic gold]. Universo Online (in Portuguese). 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Paralimpíadas: Arthur Cavalcante conquista primeira medalha de ouro do judô masculino" [Paralympics: Arthur Cavalcante wins first gold medal in men's judo]. Lance! (in Portuguese). 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Medallists" (PDF). Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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