At the International Giraldilla 2026 held at the Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva in Havana, Cuba, Colombian badminton players Juliana Giraldo and Jerónimo Giraldo secured two bronze medals for their delegation, according to local reporting from El Diario covered via Pulzo.
Historic International Podium Finishes in Havana
The rising profile of Colombian badminton received a notable boost in the Caribbean as Juliana Giraldo and Jerónimo Giraldo earned twin bronze medals at the International Giraldilla 2026. Despite sharing no familial relation, the two athletes carried the Risaralda league colors to the international podium, representing both their department and Colombia across individual and paired disciplines, as detailed by El Diario.
Juliana Giraldo’s Run in Women’s Singles
Competing in the women’s singles bracket, Juliana Giraldo opened her tournament campaign with a commanding victory in the Round of 16. She defeated Paraguay’s Sofía Rodas in straight sets with identical scores of 21-11 and 21-13. Advancing to the quarterfinals, she maintained her momentum by overcoming Venezuela’s Bárbara Lamas. Her run concluded in the semifinal round against host nation representative Taymara Oropesa, who secured the victory and left the Colombian competitor with a well-earned bronze medal.
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Doubles Campaign and Regional Competitiveness
In the mixed doubles draw, the pairing of Jerónimo Giraldo and Juliana Giraldo launched their tournament by eliminating Cuba’s Carlos Vega and Leonor Alvisa in the Round of 16. The Colombian duo followed that performance with a quarterfinal win over the Dominican Republic tandem of Ernick Zorrilla and Clarisa Pie. Their advance halted in the semifinals against Yonatan Linarez and Nairoby Jiménez, also representing the Dominican Republic, who progressed to the final rounds and assigned the Risaraldensians the bronze.
Looking Ahead to Upcoming International Circuits
Reflecting on her performance from Cuba, Juliana Giraldo noted the challenging nature of the matches and the developmental value of competing against established regional talent, according to El Diario’s coverage. The delegation, which also featured competitor Nicolás Morales, accounted for the entirety of Colombia’s medal count at the Havana tournament. Following the conclusion of the event in Cuba, the athletes turned their focus toward upcoming international commitments, including scheduled appearances in Brazil and the upcoming Pan American tournament in Peru.
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