The medalist Mario, who participates in "Survival," responded after taking the nickname "Burrilla" in the show: "As a young girl practicing Judo, I was always called derogatory. I was hurt and cried. I went back to training only because I realized that all I wanted and dreamed about from a young age is To be the best in the world ”

• Jordan Jarby. Derogatory pronouns in a survival plan

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Jordan Jarby responds to the teasing. Judaic past and medalist from the Rio 2016 Olympics, which is currently starring in the "Survival" reality show, posted a post yesterday (between Saturday and Sunday) in which she spread her feelings after Little Smadja, one of the contestants, dubbed her the title "Hurryla."

"In 2020, this is a word that should not be said - at least I wanted to believe that we were no longer there," Gerbi wrote. "As a young girl practicing judo, I was always called derogatory. Any name you think of - I heard. I was hurt, I cried. , I went back to my parents to tell them and even retired from Judo for a while because of that. "

"I went back to training only because I realized that all I wanted and dreamed of from an early age was to be the best in the world of the sport I chose, and I knew that to at least try to win an Olympic medal I would have to train hard, invest, strengthen and earn a healthy body, muscle and healthy lifestyle."

"In Gorilla" in 2020 is a word that should not be said - at least I wanted to believe that we were no longer there. As a young girl practicing judo, always ...

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"I'm sure young girls who are practicing in every sport and watching a survival program felt uncomfortable because they still hear these derogatory names every day.

"So I will tell you that it really doesn't matter what other people say, or how they read it, because you are now doing everything for the fulfillment of your dream.

"Every time someone or someone calls you" In Gorilla, "think you're doing what you love, and do everything for your dream!

I'm sure young boys are experiencing it too, so parents, empower your children, always remind them of what they spend so much of their time on, and a little tip from me for kids - dream big, because dreams come true with a lot of hard work, dedication, self-belief, and ignoring noises background"