The Huilense Bádminton shines with new champions that will represent the department at the Intercollegated National Games. In an outstanding performance that exalts the sport of Pitalito, two young talents were crowned departmental champions of Bádminton, ensuring their participation in the national phase. María Angélica Jiménez Cárdenas, a student of the 901 grade of the José Eustasio Rivera school of the Brussels district, achieved the first place in the prejuvenile category, while Valentina Robayo Maje, a ninth grade student at the Liceo Freire school, conquered the title in the youth category.
Both athletes train under the direction of Professor Héctor Hernando Rojas Giraldo, a trainer who has promoted with discipline, commitment and vision the growth of this discipline in the region. His constant work, based on physical preparation, strategy and mental strengthening, has allowed these promises to reach a competitive level capable of keeping the name of Huila to national scenarios. The effort of María Angélica and Valentina reflects not only talent, but also dedication and love for the Bádminton, a sport that gradually gains space in the south of the department. Its classification to the national instance is the result of long training days, personal sacrifices and permanent motivation to overcome each challenge.
This double triumph confirms that Pitalito continues to be the cradle of prominent athletes who project Huila as a seedbed of great figures of Colombian sport. The work of Professor Rojas Giraldo, who has accompanied every step of these champions, becomes an example of leadership and commitment to the integral formation of Laboyana Youth.
The educational and sports community celebrates this achievement that inspires other students to link sports practices, remembering that record and teamwork open doors to high performance scenarios. Now, the challenge will be to defend the title at the National Games, where María Angélica Jiménez and Valentina Robayo will seek to leave the colors of Huila at the top, demonstrating that the passion for the Badminton continues to grow and consolidate as a regional pride.
