Fresh off an incredible season, Mica Galvão has his sights set on new horizons in the world of combat sports. The 20-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who dominated the 2024 season by securing the coveted Super Grand Slam and winning gold at the ADCC, is now considering the possibility of competing in the Olympic Games.

In an interview with the podcast “Mundo da Luta” from “Combate,” Mica hinted that a transition to MMA is on the horizon. However, he didn’t rule out a potential Olympic bid—especially after witnessing his girlfriend, Amit Elor, win a gold medal in wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Inspired by Elor’s victory, Mica publicly advocated for Jiu-Jitsu to be included in future Olympic Games. While the sport’s inclusion remains uncertain, Mica has another path in mind: wrestling.

“I want to compete in wrestling. It’s the most straightforward way to get to the Olympics,” Mica explained. “In Judo, the federation is a bit more restrictive. I’m a brown belt in Judo, but I didn’t continue to black belt because it would require a lot of time, and honestly, I don’t have the patience or time for that,” he added with a laugh. “But it would definitely be an accomplishment to add to my resume.”

Mica sees wrestling as a more natural fit for his skill set, given its similarities to grappling. “Wrestling feels more familiar to me, and I think I could balance it with Jiu-Jitsu training. If my level is good enough to qualify for the Olympics—which I love training for—I’d be overjoyed. It’s a dream,” he shared.

As for the rest of 2024, Mica currently has no competitions scheduled. After his ADCC triumph, he took a well-deserved vacation and has been conducting seminars across the country.

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