Venezuelan Judoka Shine in Pan American Judo Cup 2025
| Athlete | Category (kg) | Event | Result | Notable Opponents/Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audreys Pacheco | -57 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | Silver Medal | Beat Brazilian Victoria Frade; Lost to Peruvian Luciana Julca in Silver Medal Bout; Gold Medal won by Brazilian Giovanna Andrade. |
| Luis Pariche | -81 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | Bronze Medal | Beat Brazilian Arthur Cordeiro; Lost to Brazilian Amazon Antonio Madeiros Neto in Repechage; Defeated Brazilian Gustavo Vieira for Bronze. |
| Samuel Corzo | -90 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | 5th Place | Beat other opponents. |
| Gustavo Cañizales | +100 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | 5th Place | Beat other opponents. |
| Athlete | Category (kg) | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leomaris Ruiz | -52 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | 7th Place | |
| Ivette Fuentes | -63 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | 7th Place | |
| Hannelys Espina | -70 | Pan American Judo Cup 2025 | 7th Place |
Objective Achieved
The Venezuelan Judoka team traveled to Brazil to secure vital points for the Junior Pan American Games 2025. The competition in Rio de Janeiro was fierce, with Brazil’s home advantage allowing them to field multiple Judoka per category. However, the Venezuelan athletes still managed to secure critical points for their qualification to Asunción (2025). “The team tried its best, achieving an impressive performance. Despite Brazil’s formidable lineup, we strategically navigated the competition to maximize our points in key divisions,” said Sensei Kilmar Campos, Director of the Venezuelan Judo Federation (Fevejudo).
Pan American Asunción Games 2025
The Pan American Asunción Games 2025 will commence on August 9. Judo competitions will be finalized on April 21, when the Pan American ranking closes. This event is a significant opportunity for the Venezuelan team to showcase their skills and secure a spot in the upcoming games.
Press Mindorte / Yanis Navas