Competing in the rigorous shiai discipline—the competitive combat category where athletes apply strict technical regulations to defeat their opponents—Figueroa captured a bronze medal in the over-78 kilogram division, while Wong earned a silver medal in the under-73 kilogram category.
Camila Figueroa Claims Bronze in Heavyweight Shiai
Camila Figueroa delivered a commanding performance in the women’s shiai +78 kg division, a weight class that features the heaviest and most powerful competitors on the mat.
The achievement highlights the ongoing athletic development of Figueroa, whose training regimen and competitive path receive institutional backing from the Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD). Through consistent international appearances, Figueroa continues accumulating high-level match experience within her division.
Humberto Wong Fights to Silver in Men’s -73 kg Final
In the men’s bracket, Humberto Wong advanced all the way to the title match of the shiai -73 kg category following a series of technical victories. Wong faced Brazil’s Guilherme Castro in the gold-medal showdown, where Castro ultimately secured the victory in a tightly contested final round.
Wong’s runner-up finish yielded a hard-fought silver medal, underscoring the depth of Peru’s technical capabilities on the regional and international judo circuit. The combined efforts of Figueroa and Wong capped off a successful multi-medal campaign for the delegation, reinforcing the competitive standing of Peruvian judo in official shiai tournaments.
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