"The fans have always encouraged me, especially the kids from my own community in the City of God," Silva told reporters following her victory. "Following early years of trouble that saw her getting into fights in the neighbourhood, Silva found structure to her life through judo and went on to attend the Instituto Reacao, founded by Olympic bronze medallist Flavio Canto. I hope to be an example for them and I think I can be. "If I can set an example for the kids in the City of God, if they can believe in their dreams and find their dreams through sport, then do it. We're a country that's had some problems.

Source: Times of India August 09, 2016 02:48 UTC