Venezuelan Badminton Secures Bronze at Giraldilla Tournament 2026

Published: March 17, 2026

Venezuelan Team Shines in Havana

The Venezuelan badminton delegation delivered a strong performance at the Giraldilla 2026 Tournament in Havana, Cuba, securing two bronze medals. The medals were won by Mariangel García in the individual category and the women’s doubles team of Bárbara Lamas and Nazareth Sánchez.

Improved Performance Over Last Year

This year’s result represents an improvement for the Venezuelan team, which reached the quarterfinal stage in the 2025 edition of the tournament. Participation in the Giraldilla Tournament also awarded valuable points towards the world ranking of the discipline.

García’s Path to Bronze

Mariangel García enjoyed a successful run to the bronze medal. She received a bye in the round of 32 and then defeated Daniela Hernández of El Salvador 2-0 in the round of 16. García continued her winning streak in the quarterfinals, overcoming Sara Delgado of Mexico with a score of 21-15 and 21-14. She ultimately fell in a close three-set match (13-21, 21-14, and 15-21) against Malta’s Francesca Clark in the semifinals, sharing the third-place podium with Colombia’s Juliana Giraldo.

contrapunto.com“Mariangel García partió en la ronda de 32 con pase bye y en su primer partido en la ronda de 16 venció 2-0 (15-21; 21-23) a la salvadoreña Daniela Hernández.”

Doubles Team Secures Bronze

The duo of Bárbara Lamas and Nazareth Sánchez also contributed to Venezuela’s success. They remained undefeated in the first two rounds, defeating Cuban pairs Santa Boche and María Torre 2-0 (21-12; 21-9), and Erly Cabrera and Alina Sanz with a score of 2-0 (6-21; 14-21). Their campaign ended in the semifinals with a 2-0 loss (10-21; 14-21) against the Dominican Republic’s Clarisa Pie and Nairoby Jiménez.

Individual Tournament Champion

The gold medal in the individual event was claimed by Cuba’s Taymara Oropesa, who defeated Francesca Clark 2-0 (21-7; 21-6). Clark secured the silver medal.

Looking Ahead

The Venezuelan team’s performance at the Giraldilla 2026 Tournament demonstrates the growing strength of badminton in the country and provides a positive outlook for future competitions, including the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026.

FAQ

• What medals did Venezuela win at the Giraldilla 2026 Tournament? Venezuela won two bronze medals – one in the individual event and one in women’s doubles.
• Who won the gold medal in the individual event? Taymara Oropesa of Cuba won the gold medal.
• Where was the Giraldilla 2026 Tournament held? The tournament was held in Havana, Cuba.

Did you know? The Giraldilla Tournament awards points towards the universal ranking of the discipline.

The Venezuelan badminton team’s success in Cuba is a testament to their dedication and hard work. With continued participation and improvement, they are poised to achieve even greater heights in the future.