Venezuelan Judo Team Triumphs in Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025
Venezuelan Supremacy in Bolivarian Judo
The Venezuelan national judo team closed their participation in the Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025 with a flourish, securing the fifth gold medal in the mixed team event. This victory is added to the golden medals already achieved by Karen León and Zunilda Chávez, who had secured first place in the medal table in the discipline.
Undefeated in the Round Robin
The team, composed of Anriquelis Barrios, Karen León, Audreys Pacheco, Samuel Corzo, Luis Pariche, and Andrés Pariche, remained undefeated in the round-robin stage, beating Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.
- The team won 4-2 against Peru in the first match, with Andrés Pariche, Corzo, Pacheco, and León securing the victory.
- They then defeated the Dominican Republic 4-1, with Pariche, Corzo, Pacheco, and Barrios adding the decisive point.
- In the final match against Colombia, León secured a 3-2 victory against Brigitte Carabali, consolidating Venezuelan supremacy in the team event.
Reactions from the Team
“The dedication and determination of the entire team stood out,” quoted Karen León, an Olympic judoka. “This is a young team but they gave it their all. The team came out very determined to win, and we had to ratify the team championship that we achieved in the last Bolivarianos de Valledupar 2022.”
“I am very excited because I have returned to the Bolivarian Games, perhaps these will be the last, and I am happy that this is a new and fresh team. I will continue to accompany them.”
Kata Category Success
The participation in the kata category also yielded medals. Jender Guevara and Jesús Farías achieved bronze in katame no kata, as did Jellyfel Guevara and Henry Vargas in kime-no-kata. In the nage-no-kata, Ángel Harry and Jender Guevara achieved the silver medal.
Unprecedented Medal Haul
With a total of 17 medals—5 gold, 4 silver, and 8 bronze—Venezuela surpassed the 13 medals obtained in Valledupar 2022 and consolidated its first place in Bolivarian judo.
FAQ
What is the total medal count for Venezuela in judo at the Bolivarian Games?
Venezuela won a total of 17 medals in judo at the Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025.
Which team won the mixed team event at the Bolivarian Games?
The Venezuelan national judo team won the mixed team event, securing their fifth gold medal.
Did you know?
Andrés Pariche and Samuel Corzo remained undefeated throughout the tournament, contributing to all three victories in the round-robin stage.
Next Up for the Venezuelan Judo Team
The Venezuelan judo team will continue their preparation for the upcoming international events, aiming to build on their success at the Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025.
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