Table tennis athlete seeks unprecedented title at the Brazilian University Games (JUBs)
Lhays Stolarski, a 21-year-old Physical Education student and table tennis athlete, is competing in the current edition of the Brazilian University Games (JUBs). Born in Joinville, she is looking to win the tournament's first title, after coming second last year. Lhays is confident and has been training hard since the beginning of the year. She believes that the tournament will be of a high standard, with the participation of other players who have already been part of the Brazilian national team. Coach Bruno Costa commented on her career and considers her one of the favorites for the title.
Future goals and JUB experience
As well as going for the JUB title, Lhays has her sights set on joining the Brazilian adult team. She is determined to achieve this goal and continues to train intensively. Furthermore, in the future, when she can no longer compete, she intends to become a table tennis coach. Participating in the JUBs in Joinville is already special for the athlete, as she had the honor of parading with the torch and lighting the pyre during the Games' opening ceremony.
Lhays also recently represented Brazil at the World University Championships in Chengdu, China. She described this experience as indescribable and unique, and highlighted the presence of athletes from various parts of Brazil and even from other countries.
The Brazilian University Games (JUBs)
The JUBs are considered to be the biggest university sports event in Latin America, and are in their 70th edition this year. The tournament brings together more than 5,000 athletes from 320 higher education institutions, representing Brazil's 27 university federations. The competitions include sports such as judo, karate, Olympic wrestling, tennis, table tennis, chess, basketball, futsal and volleyball, among others. The Games take place until October 21 at various venues in Joinville, such as Expoville, Centreventos Cau Hansen, Ivo Varella Training Center, Mário Timm Municipal Sports Gymnasium, Abel Schulz Gymnasium, Univille, Associação Atlética Tupy and Joinville Tênis Clube.
