Skip to main content
Double Gold in Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ | Oliver Silvestro's Brown Belt Debut

Double Gold in Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ | Oliver Silvestro's Brown Belt Debut

From IBJJF

July 14, 2026

Oliver Silvestro arrived in Japan with one goal: leave with double gold.

Making his brown belt debut, the Australian standout stepped onto the mats at the IBJJF Asian Championship looking to test himself against the world's best. Over six demanding matches, Oliver showcased his evolving game, secured five submissions, and completed an unforgettable run to double gold.

More than a highlight reel, this film follows the journey behind the medalsβ€”from the sacrifices made since he first stepped onto the mats as a four-year-old, to the bond with his father and coach, and the mindset that drives him to chase the toughest fights.

This is the story behind Oliver Silvestro's unforgettable performance at the IBJJF Asian Championship in Japan.

πŸ₯‹ Athlete: Oliver Silvestro
πŸ“ Chiba, Japan

Published by

IBJJF

More from IBJJF

View all

Report an Issue

Found outdated information, a broken link, or incorrect data? Let us know and we'll fix it.

0 characters (minimum 10)

We'll use this to follow up if needed

It's a mess, I know.

My goal is to build the most comprehensive BJJ encyclopedia anywhere β€” but good, accurate data is genuinely hard to come by. Records, gyms, belts and nationalities are pieced together from public and community sources, so some of it is incomplete, outdated, or flat-out wrong.

That's where you come in. If you spot something off, tell me and I'll fix it β€” every correction makes this better for everyone. This website wouldn't be possible without the community.