Three-time jiu-jitsu world champion is shot dead on the coast of São Paulo

T. Higor is three-time world champion in the gentle art (Photo: Instagram)

The three-time world champion for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Paradesportive Confederation (CBPJJ), Thaynã Higor, aged 25, was shot dead by a man last Wednesday (12), in Praia Grande, on the coast of São Paulo. According to information from 'G1', the para-athlete was waiting for transport in front of him when he was approached by the criminal who shot the fighter and claimed another victim.

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According to information from the authorities investigating the case, Thaynã Higor was waiting for transport in front of the 'Katsuya' restaurant, when he was approached by the criminal. The man then shot the fighter who died at the scene. The criminal entered the establishment, fired the gun again, killed an elderly man and fled. He was chased by residents, entered a pizzeria and took other hostages, but ended up being arrested. The Civil Police opened an investigation to investigate the case.

Thaynã had an injury to her brachial plexus, which limited the movements and muscular development of her left arm, due to a medical error during her birth. The athlete began training jiu-jitsu in 2010. Even with the officialization of some tournaments for people with disabilities, he continued to participate in competitions for people without disabilities.

Thaynã Higor was three-time Brazilian and world champion in the championships organized by the Brazilian Paradesportive Jiu-Jitsu Confederation (CBPJJ). In 2018, he became two-time champion of the Abu Dhabi World Festival ParaJiu Jitsu, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.