Guatemala closed the unforgettable 2024 on the sports field A historic Olympic medal harvest and 2025 full of ups and downs. The next year promises to be an important period to consolidate the achievements and face great challenges, such as the organization of the Central American Games and the fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
los Paris 2024 Olympic Games It will go down in Guatemalan sports history for shooter Adriana Ruano, who won Guatemala’s first gold medal at the Olympic Pit event on July 31. Ruano’s performance was praised by shooter Jean-Pierre Brol, who ended a 12-year Olympic medal drought by winning a bronze medal in the men’s pit competition.
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These achievements remind the stage that the marcher has reached Eric BarondoIn the year Ruano, who won a silver medal in the 20km walk in London in 2012, became the third Central American woman to win an Olympic medal, joining Costa Ricans Silvia and Claudia Paul.
Another 19-year-old sprinter who competed in the 100 meters in Paris was Mariandre Chacon. Becoming the second Guatemala in history to achieve this challenge.
Not all results were positive. Distance runner Luis Grijalva A great prospect in the 5,000 meters, he crashed out of the final after an unfortunate collision with a cameraman. in addition to, Kevin CordonHe withdrew from the tournament due to an injury sustained in the first match of the Badminton Benchmark in Guatemala.
Guatemala’s participation in Paris 2024 was at stake. In the year It was banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2022Obtained through government intervention by the Guatemalan Olympic Committee. However, after the efforts of the president Bernardo Arevalo de Leon Before IOC President Thomas Bach, the ban was temporarily lifted, allowing the athletes to compete under the national flag. A review is still pending that will determine whether Guatemala can continue to fully participate in the Olympic cycle in 2025.
One of the most anticipated events for Guatemalan sports in 2025 will be the festivities. Central American Games, It is planned in October. This event marks the beginning of a new Olympic cycle and will bring together around 600 athletes from 24 disciplines. According to Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG) sources, 35% of Guatemala’s participants are young people starting their path to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
of Central American Sports Organization (ORDECA) After hosting in 1973, 1986, 2001 and partially in 2006, Guatemala confirmed its appointment as host.
Dorotheo Guamuch Flores Stadium, home of the Guatemalan national team – FEDEFUT World Cup Qualifiers: A historic opportunity
By 2025, football will be a major player. National team The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue with the Guatemalans playing key matches against Jamaica and the Dominican Republic in June.
The prospect of acquisition is more alive than ever, because of absence Canada, Mexico and the United States Being host nations in the qualifiers increases the chances of getting a ticket to the final stage.
Although 2024 is a year of ups and downs, The team showed flashes of quality with victories over Caribbean teams and El Salvador. However, a 0-3 defeat against Costa Rica showed weaknesses that need to be addressed.
FIFA Ranking: Guatemala National Team – FEDEFUT