“The training sessions are a little more intense. We have been preparing very well since the arrival of Professor Justo Noda (Cuban head coach) and we hope that such strong training will be seen in the results of the Pan American”, Palao tells us.
Peru has achieved 4 medals so far. Noemí Huayhuameza won gold in the Junior category -52 kg. And in the Cadets category, Luciana Julca -57 kg obtained the silver medal. Benjamín Galarreta (-81 kg.) and Sebastián Benítez (-90 kg.) achieved bronze in this event that brings together 450 judokas from 25 countries.
On the current situation of our judo team, Said commented: “The Peruvian team has had a super good preparation. Sensei Justo has come to the team quite a bit and I think we are going to see very good results”.
“This championship is super strong. World champion athletes, Olympic medalists are coming, but I think we are going to measure up, we come with everything, we are at home and we are going to respect the house, “said Palao.
Senior
Men: Dilmer Calle (-60 kg.), Juan Postigos (-66 kg.), Michael Patiño (-66 kg.), Alonso Wong (-73 kg.), Said Palao (-81 kg.), Javier Saavedra ( -81 kg.), Yuta Galarreta (-90 kg.), José Luis Arroyo (-90 kg.) and Daryl Yamamoto (-100 kg.).
Women: Brillith Gamarra (-48 kg.), Noemí Huayhuameza (-52 kg.), Marian Flores (-52 kg.), Kiara Arango (-57 kg.), Angel Ariana Cornejo (-63 kg.), Xsara Morales (-70 kg.), Yumiko Tanabe (-70 kg.), Camila Figueroa (-78 kg.) and Yuliana Bolívar (+78 kg.).
