The Dominican Republic national judo team secured first place at the Senior Panamerican Open, according to reports from local sports outlets. Hosted at the Pabellón de Judo within the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte in Santo Domingo, the tournament drew athletes from across the region to compete for podium finishes and crucial qualifying points.
According to reports detailing the event’s final standings, the host nation dominated the competition by accumulating 15 total medals. The haul included seven gold medals, one silver, and seven bronze medals, securing the overall team title for the Dominican Republic.
The competition carries significant weight for regional and international cycles. According to coverage of the tournament, the event awarded valuable ranking points toward qualification for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Standout Gold Medal Performances in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic’s first-place finish was anchored by standout individual performances across multiple weight classes in both the men’s and women’s divisions. According to published results from the venue, the host country’s gold medalists showcased depth across the bracket.
In the men’s categories, gold medals were claimed by Robert Florentino in the 100-kilogram division, Medickson del Orbe in the 90 kg class, José Nova in the over-100 kg division, and Diego García in the 60 kg category. On the women’s side, golden efforts came from Estefanía Soria in the 48 kg division, Ana Rosa in the 57 kg class, and Moira Morillo in the over-78 kg division.
The tournament operated under the coordination of the Pan American Judo Confederation. Local reports noted that the event received institutional and financial backing from the Ministry of Deportes, Senasa, and Creso.
International Podiums and Regional Rivals
While the host nation claimed the top spot on the medal table, several other delegations put up strong showings in the capital city. According to regional coverage, Canada finished in second place overall, capturing three gold medals, seven silver medals, and six bronze medals.
Mexico followed closely in the third position, collecting three gold medals, two silver medals, and five bronze medals. Venezuela rounded out the leading tier by securing one gold medal to finish in fourth place.
Success Across Cadet and Junior Pan American Cups
The senior team’s triumph was part of a broader weekend of success for Dominican judo across younger age brackets. According to reports from the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte, the country also hosted and dominated the Cadet Pan American Cup.
In the cadet division, the local youth representation finished in first place overall by earning eight gold medals, five silver medals, and five bronze medals. Canada placed second in that age group, while Puerto Rico took third place.
Meanwhile, the Junior Pan American Cup saw the Dominican Republic finish in second place with three gold medals, three silver medals, and eight bronze medals. Canada claimed the junior team championship with eight gold, four silver, and five bronze medals, and the United States finished third in the junior standings.
The points gathered across all three events provide athletes with a solid foundation as they advance through upcoming international qualification windows.
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