Maracanazinho, the probable stage of ADCC 2013 selective in Rio. Photo: CBV/Disclosure
The Brazilian trials for ADCC 2013 already has a date and host city scheduled. It will be between April 19 and 21 in Rio de Janeiro, but the exact location is not 100 percent confirmed yet, GracieMag.com confirmed with Wagner Gomes, the secretary of ADCC in Brazil.
“It’s 90 percent certain to be in Maracanazinho, but the problem is that 10 percent,” he said. “I am confident, but the meeting will be tomorrow when we set everything.”
What is new is the idea of launching a special super-fight to be held before the great final of trials in the 66kg, 77kg, 88kg, 99kg and over 99 divisions.
And GracieMag.com readers will help to choose the super-fight. You just need to say which athletes you would like to see facing each other, no-gi. ADCC Brazil will run after them. The super-fight will be announced on April 8.
Vote below in the comments section.
The main event starts on Oct. 19 in Beijing, the Chinese capital.
According to organizers, the trials already received confirmation of athletes from all states from the southeast Brazil region and Amazonas, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasilia, Mato Grosso, Goias, Pernambuco and Bahia.
To enroll for the trials, please access www.adccbrazil.com.br.
