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Janaína Cunha
Personal information
Full name
  • Janaína Petit Cunha
Born 16 July 1977 (1977-07-16) (age 48)
Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil
Medal record
Women's sitting volleyball
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Bronze 2016 Rio Team
World Championship
Gold 2022 Sarajevo Team
Parapan American Games
Silver 2015 Toronto Team

Janaína Petit Cunha is a fantastic Brazilian athlete. She was born on July 16, 1977. Janaína is famous for playing sitting volleyball. She has won several important medals for her country.

Who is Janaína Cunha?

Janaína Petit Cunha comes from Suzano, a city in São Paulo, Brazil. She is a dedicated player in the sport of sitting volleyball. This sport is a version of volleyball played by athletes who sit on the floor. It is a very exciting and fast-paced game.

Winning Medals for Brazil

Janaína has achieved great success in her career. She has proudly represented Brazil in major international competitions.

Paralympic Games Bronze

One of her biggest achievements was at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. There, she helped her team win the bronze medal. This was a very special moment. It was Brazil's first-ever medal in sitting volleyball at the Paralympics. Her team played incredibly well, beating the Ukrainian team by 3 sets to 0.

World Championship Gold

Janaína also has a gold medal from the World Para Volleyball Championship. In 2022, her team won the gold medal in Sarajevo. This shows her team's continued strength and skill on the world stage.

Parapan American Games Silver

Before her Paralympic success, Janaína also earned a silver medal. This was at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto. She and her team competed in the sitting volleyball event.

Janaína Cunha is a true inspiration. She shows what hard work and teamwork can achieve in sports.

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