The outstanding Guatemalan badminton player Kevin Cordon is in a situation of expectation and excitement regarding the possibility of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite his recent victory in the Pan American badminton tournament, where he defeated Salvadoran Uriel Canjura in the final, Cordón is still awaiting confirmation official of its participation in the most important sporting event in the world.
While it is true that Cordón is currently ranked 40th in the badminton world rankings, suggesting a high probability of qualification, the final decision rests in the hands of the International Badminton Federation. The closing of the Olympic ranking is scheduled for April 28, at which time Cordón’s participation in Paris 2024 is expected to be officially confirmed.
🏸🏆 Kevin Cordón became champion of the XXVII Yonex PAN AM Individual Championships Guatemala 2024 badminton, after defeating the Salvadoran Uriel Canjura in three sets in the final👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QiQqzIKxff
— United Sports Stations (@EUDeportes) April 13, 2024
Cordón will be in Paris 2024, in the absence of official confirmation
The victory in the Pan-American tournament, in addition to being a significant sporting achievement for Cordón, has generated even more expectations regarding his possible Olympic qualification. However, the classification process requires ratification by the relevant authorities, and that is why the badminton player and his team are eagerly awaiting official confirmation.
In Cordón’s own words: “Thank God! It cannot be said officially yet, but this week the qualification for the Olympic Games closes.”. These statements reflect the athlete’s hope and confidence that his participation in Paris 2024 will materialize.
Cordón’s eventual success in classifying the Olympic Games It would be a source of pride for Guatemala, a country that has seen in him an outstanding representative in the international sports field. It would also be a recognition of his dedication, talent and effort throughout his sporting career.
HE SENT HOME! 🏸🤩
Kevin Cordón 🇬🇹 won the title of the XXVII Yonex PAN AM Individual Championships Guatemala 2024, after beating Uriel Canjura 🇸🇻.
➡️ Kevin one step away from qualifying #Paris2024 🇫🇷, waiting for the closing of the Olympic ranking on April 28. pic.twitter.com/gUAbc9aLRZ
— C O G (@COGuatemalteco) April 14, 2024
2024-04-14 19:32:04
#missing #Kevin #Cordóns #move #Paris #official
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