Ana Carolina Moura

Ana Carolina Silva de Moura (born 27 November 1995) also known as Carol Moura and Carolina Moura, is a Brazilian para-taekwondo practitioner who competes in the F44 classification in the under 65 kg category. in order to be able to defend herself after being robbed in downtown Belo Horizonte and losing a piece of jewelry that held sentimental value for her.

What started as a means of self-defense quickly turned into a passion for the sport and a desire to compete. Over the years, she honed her skills and began to stand out in both national and international competitions.

The athlete from Minas Gerais began participating in para taekwondo in 2019. She has since competed in international events and won multiple competitions.

Moura competed at the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning the gold medal in her category. That same year she also won gold at the World Taekwondo Championships.

Having qualified for the 2024 Paralympic Games, she represented Brazil and won a gold medal in the 65 kg event,

Brazil had sent four athletes to the 2024 paralympics: Izabela Campos, Ana Caroline da Silva, Arthur Xavier Ribeiro and Ana Carolina Silva de Moura.

The gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games marks the pinnacle of her career to date. Her achievement highlights Brazil’s leadership in Paralympic sports and draws attention to the growing prominence of taekwondo in the country.

Individual honors Prêmio Brasil Paralímpico "Brazilian Paralympic award" - (best Brazilian Para taekwondo athlete of the year): 2024; 2025