The Guatemalan bádminton celebrated again thanks to Kevin Cordón, who on Sunday conquered the gold medal in the Peru International 2025played in the National Sports Village (Videna) of Lima. Zacapaneco won French in the final Arthur Wakhevitsch With 2-1 score in sets.
The decisive duel It was defined in just 43 minutes of playbut it was full of emotions. Cordon began with difficulties by losing the first set by 8-15, initially that seemed to complicate the way to the title.
However, faithful to his ever surrendering style, the Guatemalan reacted strongly on the second set. He adjusted his rhythm and, with greater precision in the blows, was imposed by 15-12matching the final and forcing a vibrant outcome.
In the third set, Cordón showed all his experience and hierarchy. Firmly at each point, dominated the key moments and closed the game with a 15-11 which awarded the gold medal and the recognition of the public present in Lima.
Cordon’s victory has a special value to get it in front of high -level international rivals, reaffirming its validity and their ability to stay among the greats of the Bádminton. Each tournament adds to its legacy and consolidates it as one of the most important athletes in the history of Guatemala.
He Peru International He brought together players from different parts of the world, which gives even more merit to the conquest of the Guatemalan. The gold obtained not only adds important points for its ranking, but is also a mood impulse for the next challenges. Roxic challenges.
With this performance, Kevin Cordón, four times Olympic, shows that it continues in full way to compete in the elite. Its name continues to be synonymous with effort, discipline and sports pride for a country that celebrates each of its achievements.
The title in Lima becomes a new golden chapter in the trajectory of Zacapaneco, who remains a reference of Guatemalan sport and an example of perseverance for new generations.