Young judokas representing Peru’s Academia IPD secured 18 medals—including nine golds—at the XX Copa Internacional Regatas Lima Judo 2026. The tournament took place on October 10 and 11 at the Villa Deportiva branch polideportivo of the Club de Regatas Lima.
Medal Haul Across Youth and Advanced Divisions
Competing across Juveniles A (Sub-13), Juveniles B (Sub-15), Noveles, and Avanzados categories, the academy athletes accumulated nine gold, six silver, and three bronze medals, according to program results. The Club de Regatas Lima organized the competition with technical backing from the Federación Deportiva Peruana de Judo.
In the Juveniles A division for athletes under 13 years old, competitors captured two gold medals, three silver, and one bronze. Giacomo Letona and Deidad Díaz, both representing Lima, claimed first place in their respective divisions. Adriano Encinas, Danna Abanto, and Luciana Lllontop of Áncash secured silver medals, while Luciana Palomino added a bronze.
The Juveniles B division for athletes under 15 produced five gold medals and one silver. Amy Cubas from Lima and Ítalo Morales from Áncash topped their weight classes, alongside Ayacucho athletes Alexandra Alvizuri, Moisés Lope, and Abigail Trisollini. Ruth Mejía of Arequipa contributed a silver medal to the tally.
Novice and Advanced Class Standings
In the Noveles and Avanzados categories, Academia IPD competitors added two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Luis Corcuera of Lima took first place in the novice bracket, while Diego Linch of La Libertad won the advanced division.
Additional podium finishes in these older brackets included Danisa Cusi of Lima with a silver in the advanced category and Luis Chacon of La Libertad taking silver among novices. Thiago Chani of Arequipa and Bryan Villanueva of La Libertad rounded out the medal count with bronze finishes.
Talent Development Through Free State Training
The Academia IPD operates as a free sports initiative run by the Instituto Peruano del Deporte, targeting children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17. The program aims to promote athletic participation, integral personal development, and the identification of high-performance prospects.
Through competitive appearances such as the XX Copa Internacional Regatas Lima Judo 2026, the institute seeks to strengthen the grassroots foundation of national sport. The initiative provides regional athletes with competitive exposure to advance their athletic pathways and represent their home departments.
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