The Brazilian delegation won 10 golds, 5 silvers and 5 bronzes on the first day of the Youth Pan American Games, which are held in Cali, Colombia. With Friday’s results (26), the green and yellow team took the lead in the medal table. And, in addition, he classified eight athletes for the Pan American Games in Santiago 2023.
Cali 2021 Junior Pan American Games – Skate Competition, at the Calida Skate Park Circuit. Pamela Rosa during the race. – Washington Alves / COB
The first places went to the triathlete Miguel Hidalgo and the skater Pâmela Rosa, who won the disputes in their respective sports. In addition to them, Lucas Rabelo (skate street), Sandy Macedo (taekwondo – 57kg), Aléxia Nascimento (judo – 48kg), Gabriel Falcão (judo – 73kg), Maria Paula Heitmann (400m freestyle) and Matheus Gonche ( 200m butterfly). .with the gold medal and they were assured in the adult tournament that will be played in the Chilean capital in two years.
In the photo, athlete Matheus Pereira, bronze medalist. – William Lucas / COB
“It was an incredible day, the result speaks for itself. It is a very big step in my career and an immense happiness to be champion in this first edition of Pan Junior,” said Sandy Macedo, speaking to the staff of the Olympic Committee in Brazil. . A historical moment. I had very difficult fights, especially in the final, when I started at a disadvantage of two Shidos. But I had the strength and I feel satisfied for having won the place for the Pan de Santiago ”, Aléxia celebrated. Nascimento, who defeated Venezuelan María Gabriela Guzmán in the decision.
Ketleyn Quadros takes bronze at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. – Breno Barros / Rededoesporte.gov.br
Brazilian athletes took the podium in eight different disciplines: triathlon, skateboarding, judo, taekwondo, swimming, shooting, artistic gymnastics and speed canoeing.
The competition continues to be played in Colombia until next December 5. And Brazil is represented by the third largest delegation at the event. There are 358 athletes. Only the hosts, with 417, and Mexico, with 381, have more participants.
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