Luciana García, Lara Romero, Nicolás Vargas, and Daniel García earned their spots on the national squad following standout performances at the National Evaluative Campus.
Path to the National Team
The four competitors train out of Dojo Okasan in the province of Chaco. Their selection by the Argentine National Coaching Staff came after rigorous evaluations designed to assemble the country’s top youth judo prospects. According to regional sports coverage, the quartet’s selection underscores the steady growth of judo development within the Chaco region, marking another milestone for provincial athletes reaching international stages.
Category Breakdowns and Backgrounds
Each of the four selected judocas enters the continental championship carrying impressive domestic and international credentials:
- Luciana García (Sub-13, -36 kg): Recognized as a top generational talent, García arrives in Mexico holding the title of South American Champion and five consecutive national titles. Her recent resume includes victories across Apertura, Clausura, and Centro República tournaments, alongside wins in Paraguay and a fifth-place finish at the Lima Pan-American Championships, as reported by Diario Norte.
- Lara Romero (Sub-15, -52 kg): Romero steps onto the international mat as a three-time consecutive national champion.
- Nicolás Vargas (Sub-13, -73 kg): Vargas earned his national team berth on the strength of a dominant season in his division. He captured gold medals at both the 2026 National Apertura in San Juan and the 2026 National Centro República hosted in Villa Carlos Paz.
- Daniel García (Sub-15, -45 kg): Rounding out the delegation from Dojo Okasan, Daniel García brings recent title wins from the 2025 National Clausura and the 2026 National Centro República into the continental arena.
Next Steps on the Continental Stage
The delegation will shift focus toward final preparations ahead of the opening bouts in Cancún on November 28. The competition serves as one of the main youth judo showcases in the region, offering Argentina’s rising competitors a direct test against top continental talent.
