Lima 2025: Peru Hosts Pan American Youth Judo Championship

Fernando ‘Vocha’ Dávila

Get ready, sports fans! the international judo community is about to descend upon Lima, Peru, as the Peruvian Judo Sports Federation gears up to host the highly anticipated Youth Panamerican Championships – Individual and Mixed Teams Lima 2025. This premier event, scheduled for December 5th and 6th, will see over 350 of the continent’s brightest young judokas battle it out on the mat. athletes will compete across the U13 and U15 age divisions, showcasing their skills in both individual matchups and thrilling mixed team formats.

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The action will unfold at the state-of-the-art Polideportivo 3 within the High Performance Center of the SEEN – IPD, a venue that has witnessed countless athletic triumphs. This championship represents a significant prospect for these young athletes to gain invaluable international experience and perhaps launch their careers onto the global stage.

Mark your calendars for a packed schedule: December 5th kicks off at 9:00 AM wiht the Individual event for Youth A, followed by the exciting Mixed Teams event for Youth A at 3:00 PM.The following day, December 6th, sees the individual event for Youth B commence at 9:00 AM, concluding with the Mixed Teams event for Youth B at 3:00 PM. keep an eye on Peru’s own rising stars, including silvana Donayre, Thiago Gavidia, Ruth Villanueva, Isabel Zegarra, Macarena Lynch, Dominic Vértiz, and Sayaka Teruya, as they aim for glory on home soil.

Under the leadership of its president, María Martínez Murciego, the Peruvian Judo Sports Federation (FDPJ) has had a banner year for international event institution. This championship caps off a series of high-profile tournaments, including Pan American Junior and Cadet Tournaments, a Grand Prix Tournament, a World Youth Championship, and a Pan American Open. Their commitment to fostering judo talent is evident, and this event is sure to be a fitting finale.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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