Photo courtesy Colombian Judo Federation
Colombia closed its outstanding participation in the Pan American and Oceania Championships in Rio de Janeiro with a silver medal, in the -78 kg category, Brenda Olaya, where they also won medals Erika Lasso took the gold medalcan in the category -48 kilograms y Juan Pablo Hernandez to from bronze in the -66 kilograms category.
Other Colombians who participated in the Arena Carioca I facilities were:
Women’s category -48 kilograms, Maryury Urena lost in his first match (round of 16) against Keisy Perafan.
Women’s category +78 kilograms, Brigitte Carabali lost in the semi-final of the playoff against the Cuban Idalys Ortiz.
Men’s category -73 kilograms, Ferney Ruiz He lost in his first fight (round of 16) against the Brazilian Daniel Cargnin.
Men’s category -100 kilograms, Francisco Balanta lost in the semi-final of the playoff against the Cuban Lyster Cardona.
On the other hand, the cadet and junior judokas also obtained medals:
Ingrid Choco, 63 kilograms, silver medal.
Jeronimo Pino, 60 kilograms, bronze medal.
John Perez, 81 kilograms, bronze medal.
In addition, Wendy Golú y Maria Bermudez were fifth in 52 and 48 kilograms, respectively. While Manuela Crespo, Heydi Santillana y John Caicedoin the categories 48, 70 and 90 kgthey took seventh place.