Mitsuyo Maeda, the Japanese Judo legend that conquered Brazil
Born in Japan in 1878, Mitsuyo Maeda was one of the first and most prodigious students at Tokyo’s Kodokan Institute, the first school in the world to teach judo techniques.…
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Ma Jin, the Chinese diving coach who trains Mexican champions
The combination of Chinese-Mexican effort in athletics, could not be better represented than by Ma Jin. Eighteen long years have passed since she left her native Beijing, to settle in…
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Angela Park, Brazilian born LPGA golfer with three different nationalities
Angela Park is a very peculiar golfer, Brazilian by birth and South Korean parents. She became an adopted United States citizen after living where all her dreams had come true…
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Ashok Gandotra, only Asian-Latino Criquet star born in Brazil
Ashok Gandotra, Asian-Latino, is one of the best Criquet players out of Latin America. Born in Rio Janeiro on November 24, 1948, but rooted in India, he is the only…
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Oscar Schmidt, the Holy Hand of brazilian basketball, reveals his formula for success
Oscar Schmidt is considered one of the greatest all-time basketball players and was inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 despite never having played in the…
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Jo Matumoto, the Asian-Latino Brazilian pitcher who got his shot at the Majors
From Brazil to Toronto, Jo Matumoto is a good example of the realization of dreams no matter where you come from. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the left handed pitcher…
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Alex Cabrera, the Venezuelan Samurai of Japanese baseball
Alex Cabrera had a short-lived MLB career that consisted of a single season with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2000, but he became the first Venezuelan player to hit a homer in…
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Xotchitl Hamada, Asian-Latino wrestling star from México with Japanese roots
Xóchitl Guadalupe Hamada Villareal, is a semi-retired Asian-Latino professional wrestler. She was born in the city of Nuevo Laredo, in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on May 1, 1970. Her father Hiroaki Hamada…
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Naomi Soazo, the Venezuelan-Japanese Paralympic judoka who turned her adversity into gold
“We all have limitations, the worst of them is psychological,” says Naomi Soazo, the judoka who was not afraid to face adversity, a fighter to the end and proud winner…
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Asian-American Heritage: Wu Xue, table tennis star from China with a Dominican heart
Wu Xue was born in the People’s Republic of China in 1980, but adopted the Dominican Republic as her home. She is one of the most important Olympic athletes from…
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Asian-American Heritage, pride fusioned with the Latino Power
May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and UNANIMO Deportes joins in the celebration over 31 days, presenting Asian-Latino athletes who have stood out in their respective sports. Who makes…
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Asian-American Heritage: Elena Keldibekova, Peru’s volleyball living leyend
Elena Keldibekova, of Kazakh descent but Peruvian at heart, is a former professional volleyball player and one of the most renowned Asian-Latino athletes in her country. Born on June 23,…
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Asian-American Heritage: Pablo Larios Iwasaki set the bar for goalkeepers
It is well known that goal keeper is the most difficult position in soccer and as Eduardo Galeano said “with a single blunder, the goalkeeper ruins a game or loses…
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Asian-American Heritage: Lyoto Machida, Brazilian Dragon of the octagon
Lyoto Machida is without a doubt one of the top fighters from South America who has brought joy to Brazilians in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world. His unbeatable mentality…
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Asian-American Heritage: Edwin Vásquez Cam, Peru’s lone Olympic gold medalist
Edwin Vásquez Cam, a Peruvian of Chinese descent, is the greatest Peruvian Olympic sports shooter of all time and one of the best in South American history, becoming the first…
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Asian-American Heritage: Yamil Chade took many Latino boxers to the top positions
Yamil Chade has long been a recognizable figure in boxing, where he worked closely with great champions such as Kid Gavilán, Wilfredo Gómez, Carlos “Sugar” De León, and Félix “Tito”…
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Asian-American Heritage: José Kaor Dukú and his love for country and soccer
From the trenches in the Korean War to the soccer field in Colombia: the story of José Kaor Dokú Bermejo is a testament to struggle, resilience, and conviction of ideals.…
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Asian-American Heritage: Bruce Chen, proud of his Chinese roots
During his 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, Bruce Chen had his share of highlights on the mound and together with Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, shares the record for…
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Asian-American Heritage: Alexandr Fier, one of Brazil’s top chess players
Alexandr Hilario Takeda dos Santos Fier a champion chess player, was born on March 11, 1988 in Brazil, in the city of Joinville in the state of Santa Catarina. He…
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Asian-American Heritage: Manny Pacquiao, the biggest star in the region
Before Manny Pacquiao became a household name among combat sports fans, many related his birthplace, The Philippines, to the flamboyant lifestyle of former president Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos and as…
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Asian American Heritage: Brazilian Sergio Echigo, creator of the “Elástico” feint
Dribbling the ball in soccer is within the reach of few. In seconds it becomes an ally and the player turns into a magician. One of the most difficult feints…
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Barcelona and Juventus may be the only teams in proposed European Super League
The way things have rapidly shaped up, the European Super League may only be played by Real Madrid and Juventus, after five of the six English teams issued communications on…
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Fernando Valenzuela turned the baseball world around 40 years ago with “Fernandomania”
With his peculiar style of throwing and looking up at the sky, Fernando Valenzuela captivated the major leagues and unleashed the famous “Fernandomania” that is still remembered by baseball even…
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Demetrius Andrade is still waiting for a chance at the big boys at 168
It’s a never-ending story… World champion Demetrius Andrade has long asked for a chance against big names like Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, but his challenges have fallen on deaf…
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Negro League players became superstars in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Winter Baseball League was a haven for Negro League players in the 1930’s and 1940’s, which helped the careers of more than a third of the 35 African…
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Martín Dihigo, an “Immortal” who was born to play baseball
Martín Dihigo was born to play baseball. It is not by chance that he was called “El Maestro” and “El Inmortal” by fans and foes alike. Inducted to the National…
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Minnie Miñoso, bright star in the Negro League and the Majors
“When I die, I want it to be playing baseball. Truly. They won’t bury me without my uniform. If I die, I die happy because I was wearing number 9…
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Alex Pompez rose from numbers king to top notch baseball scout
Hall of Famer Alejandro “Alex” Pompez’ baseball achievements and his early life as a numbers king in Harlem have thrown doubts on many of his contributions to baseball and his…
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