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Ivan Portela

INTERVIEW: Ivan Portela │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Ivan Portela │ Photo Source: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Ivan Portela.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

1 What time do you train arm wrestling and how did you get so interested in this?

I train two to three days a week, about 4 hours. My hobby is due to my father. From when I was small, I have been interested in the sport of arm wrestling, my father found it funny that so small I arm wrestled his friends and won . One day I met Miguel Angel Duran. Then I started this sport with more vigor and I would like to thank Miguel today.

2 Who is the Armwrestler that you most admire and why?

In Spain without doubt it is my great friend and mentor “Quinito” Joaquín Garrido Laso. And it would be John Brzenk internationally.

3 What plans do you have within your future life and what are your aspirations for this sport?

To ensure that this sport, will be recognized as such…as a sport. AND as an Olympic recognized sport too.
And also, to possibly renew in some way the titles from arm wrestling… this would not be a bad thing

4 What other sports do you practice?

Currently I only train as a bodybuilder and practice Armwrestling . Before I did a little bit of everything, boxing more than anything but is a very complete sport,…

5 What advice do you have for young people and children that want to start?

I would say that they have the get up and go to do the sport, that there are no secrets, you win more the better trained you are. Everything will happen, every effort will be rewarded. As they say: Respect everybody and do not be afraid of anyone.

6 In addition to this sport discipline, what plans you have for your future?
…….

7 What do you think is the best technique within arm wrestling?

I don’t think that any technique is better than another but the best mode is its use. I remember that I have always been told, you can never win a world only by pulling from the inside.

8 What has been your biggest disappointment in the sport?

We do not have the same coverage in the media as other sports. There is currently no aid for promoters, city councils, etc…

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Ivan Portela, 22 January 2014 │ Photo Source: Nino Salvatore Fernandez
Ivan Portela vs. Kevin Berberich – ARM WARS “FAHRENHEIT”, 08 – 09 October 2011 │ Photo Source: Sonia Miras
Ivan Portela & Nino Salvatore Fernandez at ARM WARS “FAHRENHEIT”, 08 – 09 October 2011 │ Photo Source: Sonia Miras

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CAMPEONATO DE PULSOS PICOS DE EUROPA 2013

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INTERVIEW: Michael Todd │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez, December 2013

Michael Todd │ Photo Source: Dirk Ellis (edited by XSportNews.com)
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Michael Todd.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?

I train 5 days a week in the gym & once every couple weeks on the table. I always armwrestled growing up & entered my first tournament my senior year in high school.

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?

John Brzenk, b/c his ability to stay on top for so many years.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?

To get more mainstream coverage & be treated like the athletes that we are.

-4. What other sport do you practice?

I was I. Martial Arts for 7 years in my youth.

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?

Armwrestle any & everyone you meet. Nobody has the same hand & nobody pulls the same.

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?

To fulfill my potential in every aspect of my life & live each day to the fullest.

-7. What armwrestling tecnique do you think is the best?

The one that wins. You can’t be one dimensional in this sport.

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport?

No becoming an Olympic sport.

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MICHAEL TODD HIGHLIGHT

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THE MONSTER Michael Todd Highlights

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INTERVIEW: Pascal Girard │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Pascal Girard │ Photo Source: Pascal Girard
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Girard Pascal.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?

I actually started armwreslting in 1988 after having seeing some report in a magazine, I went to the first nationals that I won and all started fro this point.

I now train 3 times a week 2 hours in a gym working out angles I need in a insane training way, I dont do anymore table time as I dont have too much time and cause my elbow is suffering of osteoarthritis, so less table time and better healthy arm

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?

I am certainly not the only one to admire John Brzenk, I mean he is the man who has done the most complete carreer in armwrestling, and sure has the best abilites to do anything at the tables, there is as well few other ones that were or still are great for example Cvetan Gashevski

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?

Still trying to become once european and world champion

-4. What other sport do you practice?

I like diving, as well having a walk in moutain

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?

To find a good coach and doing the right things, and not trying to become superstrong really fast, to try to stay away from injuries and never give up

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?

Still my work and as well to stay healthy

-7. What armwrestling technique do you think is the best?

The one that can defeat your opponent… the best thing is to feel the table, to be able to adapt yourself to everybody technique

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport?

To finish 5 times second after some people on steroids

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Pascal Girard -86 kg Champion – Nemiroff World Cup 2008 (HD)

Source: Catalin Crisan

See ► RESULTS: NEMIROFF WORLD CUP 2008 │ Zloty Tur, PHOTOS, VIDEOS ◄

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INTERVIEW: Wagner Bortolato │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Wagner Bortolato │ Image Source: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Wagner Bortolato.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
I started out doing arm wrestling in 1999. The interest in this sport came when I was not feeling good about myself and was going through a depression, then solve it CBLB seeking.

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?
To be honest I don’t have a favorite fighter, I admire them all, because I know how difficult it is to practice this kind of sport strength in our planet.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I would love it to become an Olympic sport, but I do not know if it would be possible.

-4. What other sport do you practice?
Just arm wrestling

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
Optimism, humility, claw, companionship and patience, because one day things will get better.

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
I am still not sure about what will be best for me and for humanity, as there are many things around the game.

-7. What armwrestling tecnique do you think is the best?
All the techniques are interesting, but I prefer the crossover game, because in addition to the pure strength to be threaded, the fight becomes much more beautiful to the beholder.

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport?
I would like for our sport to be more recognized and publicized, because this is the way it becomes pleasure for us, the practitioners.

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From the comments on youtube: 1 barbell = 73 kg.

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INTERVIEW: Gabriela Vasconcelos │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Gabriela Vasconcelos –  World Champion – Gold Medal – 35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013 │ Photo Source: Gabriela Vasconcelos
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Gabriela Vasconcelos.
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-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
I started armwrestling by invitation of a former athlete when I was 12 and I knew nothing about it. Today I spend around 1,5 hour a day during the week (lifting weights) and 2,5hours on Saturdays (just rope and table training)

-2. What armwrestler do you admire most and why?
As most of us I learned really early how to admire John Brzenk and had the opportunity to meet him and be even more of a fan as he is such a nice guy. Other than him, I’m a fan of all armwrestlers who are humble and always willing to learn.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I learned that in this sport is hard to get to the top, but its even harder to keep yourself up there. You become a target to others and you have to always push yourself harder to go beyond your limits and keeping winning. So I really want to continue to be World Champion and if possible participate in more than 1 international Championship per year (like A1, Nemiroff and others like these).

-4. What other sport do you practice?
None. I practiced Gymnastics for 10 years, 3 of them while I was beginning in armwrestling. I love this sport and I’m in touch with it since I was 5. Now I teach gymnastics.

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
I would say that for any sport: know your limits, dedicate yourself and have discipline if you want to go far. Then work really hard for it and don`t give up!!

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
I want to travel the world – preferable with someone special (thanks to armwrestling I’ve been to a few countries already), get married, build a family… mostly normal wishes.

-7. What armwrestling technique do you think is the best?
It depends on where you are stronger and on your opponent. A good armwrestler has options to lean on.

-8. What has been your worst disappointment in this sport?
I sometimes think I chose the wrong sport as in Brazil we have soo little support and media space. Most of Brazilians don’t know the sport or it`s athletes and sometimes I even joke I`m famous in Sweden (after beating Sarah) but no one knows me in Brazil.

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Gabi Vasconcelos – Worlds 2013 Poland – Left Final

Source: Gabriela Vasconcelos

SENIOR WOMEN LEFT 70 KG SENIOR WOMEN RIGHT 70 KG
1. . BRAZIL 1. . BRAZIL
2. REISEK FIA. SWEDEN 2. REISEK FIA. SWEDEN
3. ALENA MIROMANOVA. RUSSIA 3. ALINA GOLUBYEVA. UKRAINE
4. VERA BONDIK. KAZAKHSTAN 4. VERA BONDIK. KAZAKHSTAN
5. OCIPOVA VERONIKA. SLOVAKIA 5. ALENA MIROMANOVA. RUSSIA
6. TESSELAAR KIM. HOLLAND 6. THOMMEN CAROLINE. SWITZERLAND
7. THOMMEN CAROLINE. SWITZERLAND 7. SOFIYA AKHMETGAREEVA. RUSSIA
8. SOFIYA AKHMETGAREEVA. RUSSIA 8. TESSELAAR KIM. HOLLAND
9. LOPES LUCILENE. BRAZIL 9. OGREN MADELEN. SWEDEN
10. ALINA GOLUBYEVA. UKRAINE 10. OCIPOVA VERONIKA. SLOVAKIA
11. LILIYA ZANKO. UKRAINE 11. MELIN ANNE. FINLAND
12. MELIN ANNE. FINLAND 12. LILIYA ZANKO. UKRAINE
13. OOST COBY. HOLLAND 13. LOPES LUCILENE. BRAZIL
14. BOZENA CICHOPEK. POLAND 14. BOZENA CICHOPEK. POLAND
15. OGREN MADELEN. SWEDEN 15. OOST COBY. HOLLAND
See ► RESULTS: 35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013 (WAF) ◄

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INTERVIEW: Devon Larratt │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Devon Larratt vs. Andrey Pushkar – ARMFIGHT #42 – VENDETTA IN VEGAS – 28-06-2012 │ Photo Source: lasvegassun.com
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Devon Larratt.
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-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
I am constantly thinking about this sport. It rarely leaves my mind for long. I train as much as i think i can handle which will vary. I grew up with armwrestling. with my family, and with my schoolmates. I discovered the “real” sport when i was working in the oilfield when i was 18 years old.

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?
I really am a fan of so many armwrestlers, and don’t really want to single anyone out. I try to appreciate the diversity in the sport. Generally I like prefer people who really enjoy and are good at armwrestling if i could be vague.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I expect to be involved in one way or another for my whole life. I will compete as long as i can, at whatever level i can manage, train, and move more into promotion as time goes on.

-4. What other sport do you practice?
I love to play games. Some i make up myself lol.. i have played alot of basketball, and used to do a little MMA, I have dabbled in many sports. These days i am loving ping pong!!

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
Be patient. Be consistent. Be diverse. Keep your body balanced. Prioritize table training above all other exercises. Find others who love armwrestling- train/discuss/compete together.

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
Be a good father, Squeeze as much out of life as possible.

-7. What armwrestling technique do you think is the best?
There is one style or move that will likely be best against one opponent, but i believe that the best technique is diversity.

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport?
Having surgury on my right elbow

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INTERVIEW: Heidi Andersson │ by Nino Salvatore Fernandez

Heidi Andersson │ Photo Source: HeidiAndersson.com – The armwrestler from Solitude
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Heidi Andersson.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?

I train 5-12 times a week. I started with armwrestling 21 years ago (11 years old) when I saw armwrestling on swedish television (one of the first swedish championships in armwrestling)

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?

Janis Amolins. Same age as me an one of the most complettarmwerstlers. He knows a lot of great exercises and is helping the swedish team with training tips.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport? 

That it will became an olympic sport.

-4. What other sport do you practice?

Nothing else. Some training I do are inspired by wrestling, gymnastic and boxing.

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport? 

Have patiense. When I started my goal was to win one match – it took me tree years. Train with stronger and better arnwrestlers and you will get the best of the best!

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future? 

I will build an ecolgical house together with my husband Björn ferry (olympic Champion in biathlon) and our son Dante (2 years old)

-7. What armwrestling tecnique do you think is the best?

Depends on the opponent.

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport? 

That we still not are a part of world games and sports accord. Steps closer to the Olympics.

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UPDATED: ARM WARS “REDLINE” – Match Card │12 – 13 October 2013, Madrid, Spain

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” On Saturday 12th & Sun 13th Oct. The ARM WARS Super Series will return to The Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain for the “REDLINE” Card & a Brand New potential Star of the Light- Heavyweight Division will make his long awaited debut. Manuel Lengfeldner of Austria is one of Armwrestling’s best kept secrets & at ARM WARS “REDLINE” he faces a baptism of fire against Finnish Powerhouse, Juha “TORO” Salminen. IT IS ON !!! “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” at the Arnold Classic Europe, Sat 12th & Sun 13th Oct. 2013 in Madrid, Spain. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch Over 6 Rnds Right Handed : Marco Rodriguez / ESP Vs. Dan Thomas / GBR : who Wins & why !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” at the Arnold Classic Europe, Sat 12th & Sun 13th Oct. 2013 in Madrid, Spain. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch Over 6 Rnds both Right & Left Handed : Rik Kamana / AUS Vs. Hendrik Nentjes / HOL : who Wins & why !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” at the Arnold Classic Europe, Sat 12th & Sun 13th Oct. 2013 in Madrid, Spain. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch Over 6 Rnds Right Handed : Marino Morales / ESP Vs. Ian Stones / GBR : who Wins & why !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” 11th – 14th October in Madrid, Spain at The Arnold Classic Europe. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch on both Left & Right Arms over 6 Rounds – Masters WAF World Champion Bob Brown / USA Vs. Asle “COMBAT” Kvamsdal / NOR – Who Wins & WHY !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” 11th – 14th October in Madrid, Spain at The Arnold Classic Europe. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch on both Left & Right Arms over 6 Rounds – “THE ROCK DOG” Kevin Harris / USA Vs. Juan Pedro Garcia / ESP – Who Wins & WHY !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” 11th – 14th October in Madrid, Spain at The Arnold Classic Europe. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch on both Left & Right Arms over 6 Rounds – Spanish National Champion Niño Salvatore / ESP Vs. Knut Sandbakken / NOR – Who Wins & WHY !!!? “

ARM WARS Professional Armwrestling Super Series:

” ARM WARS “REDLINE” 11th – 14th October in Madrid, Spain at The Arnold Classic Europe. “GUNFIGHTERS” Supermatch Right Arm over 6 Rounds – Aymeric Pradines / FRA Vs. “MIGHTY” Paul Maiden / GBR – Who Wins & WHY !!!? “


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INTERVIEW: Jaba Getiashvili │by Nino Salvatore Fernandez, August 2013

Jaba Getiashvili vs. Vladimir Mnatsakanyan – Euroarm 2013 │Photo Source: MarkKazus.com
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with Jaba Getiashvili.
This is just a fragment, read the full interview on: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es

-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
Hi Nino. I have been training for 25 years now. I started when I was 15 when one of my friends asked me if I wanted to prove my strength. He took me one day to train with him, I really liked it and this is how I started.

-2. What armwresther do you admire most and why?
I like my masters Roin Nozadze and Vefjvia Smaxarade , great athletes. But as mi best armwrestler friend, Rustam Bavev is the one I admire most.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I would like to win the NEMIROFF world cup as it is the title I am missing. I already finished second three times.

-4. What other sport do you practice?
When I was a kid I started with acrobatic gymnastics, up to the age of 15. But now I only train arm wrestling.

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
My first advice would be to start with an adequate exercise, take care of your hands and rely on the adults.

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
I would like to start up my own gym, so that people can train and also train them to become European and world champions

-7. What armwrestling tecnique do you think is the best?
From my point of view, the best technique is the “top roll” and the speed. You lose less energy and you win faster.

-8. What has been your worst dissapointment in this sport?
My biggest disappointment in the sport has been related to the dopping of athletes. There should be a way to verify it correctly.

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INTERVIEW: John Brzenk │by Nino Salvatore Fernandez, August 2013

Nino Salvatore Fernandez – John Brzenk │Photo Source: spainarmwrestler.blogspot.com.es
Many thanks to Nino Salvatore Fernandez for this interview with John Brzenk.
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-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
I spend about one to two days a week practicing on a regulation table with other good armwrestlers that live in the Utah area.
My father introduced me to the sport at the early age of thirteen. Even though I armwrestled like any other young boy at that age, it was my father who got me into the professional side of the sport.

-2. What armwrestler do you admire most and why?
I admire the wrestler who sticks with it. Week in, and week out. while still getting beat by most of their competitors. It’s really easy to stick with something if you have a talent for it, but it’s a real love and passion when everything comes a little bit harder.

-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I continue to enjoy the people I meet because of this sport. That and practicing week in and out with local friends is the best part of any sport. It’s the common goals and working together at times to reach these goals that makes sport so worthwhile.

-4. What other sports do you practice?
No other sport at this time …

-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
To start slow …Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time. Enjoy the training and learning. This is the best part, and getting better will come with time and dedication.

-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
To stay healthy, and inform people of what I have enjoyed about this sport. At this point in my life I don’t have any new earth shattering goals … Staying within my limits and being injury free is something I strive for at this point.

-7. What armwrestling tecnique do you think is the best?
There is no best. They’re all good for different situations. And different competitors. Being good at all the angles is the key to becoming more successful than the next guy.

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