Costa Rica’s Judo Team Dominates Junior Pan American Cup and Cadet 2025
PUESH Narrows Field for 2004, By BILL PARRY, Associated Press Writer
The Costa Rican National Judo Team made a stunning impression at the Junior Pan American Cup and Cadet 2025, held the previous weekend in El Salvador. The team walked away with an astonishing 23 medals, including 11 from the Cadet Division and 12 from the Junior Division.
Cadet Division – 11 Medals
- Gold: Alexis Díaz, Gabriel Ortiz, Jimena Morales
- Silver: Cristian Marín, Eithan Chacón, Alberto Montes, Jimena Salas
- Bronze: Sebastián Jaén, Mathias Estrada, Susan Camp, Shereline Pérez
Junior Division – 12 Medals
- Gold: Matias Estrada, Jimena Morales, Jimena Arce, Noilyn Aguilar
- Silver: Axel Hernández, Jimena Salas, Flory Valverde, Valeria Vásquez
- Bronze: David Montero, Alejandro Cano, Yohel Guzmán, Gerson Lagos
“These results consolidate the projection of new generations of judocas and reaffirm the talent of Costa Rica in this discipline,” said Francisco.refresh”>Francisco, president of the Costa Rican Judo Federation.
The Costa Rican judo team’s performance reaffirms the country’s leadership in both categories, showcasing the preparations and talent of our young judocas.
Building a Promising Future
With these remarkable achievements, Costa Rica solidifies its position as a leader in the region and continues to strengthen the base of the sport, paving the way for a promising future in national judo.
Did You Know?
Did you know that judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964, with Costa Rica winning its first Olympic medal in the sport at the 2020 Tokyo Games?
Pro Tips for Aspiring Judocas
- Focus on fundamentals and master basic techniques
- Train consistently and maintain a balanced diet
- Seek guidance from experienced coaches and mentors
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