Venezuelan Judo Team Eyes Pan American Junior Games 2025 Quotas in Lima Championship

The Venezuelan Judo team is gunning for a significant milestone at the Pan American and Oceania Championship in Lima, Peru, starting this Friday, April 18. Their mission? To secure the seven projected quotas for the Pan American Junior Games 2025.

Lima: The Last Chance to Qualify

The Lima event, a merge of the Pan American and Oceania tournaments, serves as the final qualifying opportunity for the Junior Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. Venezuelan judocas are among the continent’s best, looking to secure their spots.

Who’s in the Race?

• Pariche leads the national charge, currently ranked third in the -81 kg category. Samuel Corzo (-90 kg) follows closely in fourth, while Gustavo Cañizales is sixth in the -100 kg division.
• On the women’s side, Audreys Pacheco (-57 kg) and Hannelys Espina (-70 kg) occupy fifth place, with Leomaris Ruiz (-52 kg) and Ivette Fuentes (-63 kg) rounding out the team in sixth and seventh, respectively.

Hundreds Compete in Lima

The championship will feature 216 judocas from 26 countries, with the Videna’s venue #3 serving as the competition’s stage from April 18 to 20.

“The best national and continent judo meets at the last qualifying event of the discipline.” – Yanis Navas

Did You Know?

Judoka is the term used to refer to anyone who practices the sport of Judo.

Ready for Asuncion

Once the Lima event wraps up, the focus shifts to the Pan American Junior Games 2025 in Paraguay. The Venezuelan judo team will have secured their spots, ready to make their mark in Asuncion.