Paula Pareto
Paula Pareto is a retired Argentine judoka renowned for her remarkable achievements in the sport. She made history as the first Argentine woman to win an Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games and is a former world champion, having clinched the title in 2015. Beyond her athletic prowess, Pareto has transitioned into sports administration, serving as the Vice President of the Argentine Olympic Committee and President of the Athletes’ Commission, where she advocates for the interests of athletes in decision-making processes.
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Recent news mentions
Paula 'Peque' Pareto participated in the campaign to raise awareness about Holocaust victims.
la campaña que conmemora el Día Internacional en Memoria de las Víctimas del Holocausto
Uruguay· 2026-01-27
Paula Pareto is an Argentine judoka and a prominent figure in Argentine sports, known for her Olympic achievements.
La argentina Paula Pareto compartirá su experiencia olímpica en Panamá
Panama· 2026-01-27
Paula Pareto, an Olympic judoka, was one of the celebrated athletes at the gala.
De Martín Palermo y Diego Milito a medallistas olímpicos, los deportistas que se sumaron al festejo de los 80 años de Clarín en el Teatro Colón
Argentina· 2025-09-02
Paula Pareto is a former judoka and the first Argentine woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
Paula Pareto y Germán Chiaraviglio asumieron sus puestos en la Mesa DirectivaArgentina· 2025-07-17
