FILZMOSER Sabrina

General
HIMALAYAN JUDO
She has done work to support the development of judo in Nepal and Bhutan. In 2020 she ran and cycled to fundraise for the Everest Judo Club, which is located at an altitude of 2850 metres. "It's a real adventure to bring judo on top of the world. I'm really trying to focus on the preparation for future competitions, but this development work in Nepal right now gives me so much energy. It's the perfect place, on the way up to Everest base camp just before Namche Bazaar. Where all the Everest tourists go. I have been blown away by the generous donations for Everest Judo during the COVID time. The idea is to use the money for the whole judo community and their families up there, who struggle so much to even get food on their table, as there are no tourists since the beginning of the year [2020]. My vision is to get the highest dojo in the world up there, but it will probably take some time to also get a long-term coach." (ijf.org, 16 Nov 2020, 12 Aug 2020, 07 Jun 2017)

OTHER ROLES
In 2021 she was elected chair of the International Judo Federation [IJF] Athletes' Commission. "It's a big honour for me and for the whole athlete community. We feel that we are part of the family and we want to weigh in on the destiny of our sport." In December 2020 the IJF announced her as one of their climate ambassadors. "As judokas we know how to fight for our dreams, reaching beyond the moon, aiming further than the brightest stars. We all have a duty to fight for our fragile environment on this planet." (insidethegames.biz, 11 Jun 2021; ijf.org, 04 Dec 2020)

PILOT
She obtained a private pilot's licence in 2004 while recovering from a herniated disc. (nachrichten.at, 23 Apr 2011; sabrina.filzmoser.at, 09 Nov 2007)