Colombia Shines at Pan American and Oceania Championships in Rio de Janeiro

Photo courtesy Colombian Judo Federation

Colombia closed its outstanding participation in the Pan American and Oceania Championships in Rio de Janeiro with a silver medal, in the -78 kg category, Brenda Olaya, where they also won medals Erika Lasso took the gold medalcan in the category -48 kilograms y Juan Pablo Hernandez to from bronze in the -66 kilograms category.

Other Colombians who participated in the Arena Carioca I facilities were:

Women’s category -48 kilograms, Maryury Urena lost in his first match (round of 16) against Keisy Perafan.

Women’s category +78 kilograms, Brigitte Carabali lost in the semi-final of the playoff against the Cuban Idalys Ortiz.

Men’s category -73 kilograms, Ferney Ruiz He lost in his first fight (round of 16) against the Brazilian Daniel Cargnin.

Men’s category -100 kilograms, Francisco Balanta lost in the semi-final of the playoff against the Cuban Lyster Cardona.

On the other hand, the cadet and junior judokas also obtained medals:

Ingrid Choco, 63 kilograms, silver medal.

Jeronimo Pino, 60 kilograms, bronze medal.

John Perez, 81 kilograms, bronze medal.

In addition, Wendy Golú y Maria Bermudez were fifth in 52 and 48 kilograms, respectively. While Manuela Crespo, Heydi Santillana y John Caicedoin the categories 48, 70 and 90 kgthey took seventh place.

2024-05-02 02:56:10
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