My name is Johan Silot I am 22-year-old Cuban-born judoka who competes internationally for the United States in the 81 kg weight class. I began practicing judo at age of 6 in Cuba and later moved to the U.S., where I gained citizenship and I went on to compete in national and international competitions. I have won medals at events such as the Varadero Pan American Open (gold), Sarajevo European open (gold) and earned a silver medal at the 2025 Lima Grand Prix in the men’s 81 kg division. I train with Pedro’s Judo Center team and the New York Athletic Club and I still continues to represent the U.S. on the world judo circuit as #29 ranking in the world.