Written in SPORTS on 7/8/2023 6:30 p.m.
San Salvador.- The Central American and Caribbean Games of San Salvador conclude this Saturday with Mexico at the top of the medal table, with 145 gold medals, 108 silver and 100 bronze, for a total of 353, his best mark since Mayaguez 2010, when he achieved 384.
The Mexican delegation also registered their largest number of gold medals in the history of the Central Caribbean tournament. In second place was, by a considerable distance, Colombiawith 244 metals in total and Cubacon 196.
The record of the North American country occurred in the midst of controversial statements by the head of the National Sports Commission of Mexico (conade), Ana Gabriela Guevarawho assured days ago that the Central American and Caribbean They’re a “filler competition“.
CYCLING, KARATE AND CANOEING
The day of this Saturday began with the victories of the delegations of Mexico y Colombia in mountain biking.
Daniela Campuzano he took gold in the women’s category easily by stopping the clock at one hour, 20 minutes and 8 seconds, while the men’s gold was won by the Colombian Jonathan Botero with a time of one hour, 16 minutes and 51 seconds.
Dominican Republic and Venezuela won the last disputed gold medals in karate within the Central American and Caribbean Games.
The Dominicans obtained a total of two gold medals while the South Americans obtained one. Both delegations were the most awarded during the three days of competitions held at the Magical’s Cradlein the Salvadoran capital.
In the combats of this Saturday, the karatecas Dominicans pamela rodriguez (+68kg) and anel castillo (+84 kg) beat the Colombians Shanne Torres and Diego Lennisrespectively, who were left with the silver medals in their respective categories.
On the part of the Venezuelans, Freddy Valera (-84 kg) achieved the only gold medal for his country during the day, after winning by here (judge’s decision) to the Mexican Carlos Villarrealwho took the silver medal.
Meanwhile, at the sub-headquarters of Santo Domingo -that is already preparing to be the host of Games of 2026– the Mexicans Brenda Gutierrez and Jose Eguia they won close sprint duels to win gold medals in the finals that closed the canoeing competition.
the last gold of San Salvador 2023which will conclude after starting on June 23, will be held at the Palace of Sports Carlos ‘El Famoso’ Hernández. Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will define the country that will win gold in women’s volleyball, after Cuba defeat on that same stage Colombia 3-0.
CLOSING CEREMONY
The closing ceremony, in which, as happened at the inauguration, it is unknown if the president will be present Nayib Bukelewill be held at 7:00 p.m. local time at the Heroes and Martyrs Stadium of the University of El Salvador (UES). The event will not be open to the public.
The Central American country, which hosted thousands of athletes from 37 sports with a total of 53 disciplines, will officially hand over the baton to Dominican Republic after organizing a Games against the clock –Panama declined to host 2020 after the covid-19 pandemic and the Salvadoran capital achieved the designation in 2021– and under a permanent security operation with police and military.
2023-07-09 00:33:27
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