He Guatemalan sport continues to witness the emergence of new talents that are outlined like the big ones promises for the next few years. For this reason, here we leave you a list of the youths athletes who are considered the future of their sports disciplines for 2024.
Take into account that the 13 athletes who make up the list are under 23 years of age.
Promises of Guatemalan sports for 2024
Motoring
Mateo Llarena (19 years old): The young driver continues to make his way in European motorsports and in 2024 he will raise the level, after his time in the Italian Gran Turismo Championship, where he raced for Lamborghini. Photo description for the visually impaired: Mateo looks seriously at the camera as he poses in his Lamborghini uniform. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Badminton
Yeison del Cid (20 years old): originally from Santa Rosa, this badminton player is already giving something to talk about with his performances at the regional level, a clear example was the individual silver medal he won at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador in 2022. He also won a bronze in doubles and silver in teams . Visually Impaired Photo Description: Yeison celebrates a point in a badminton game. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Baloncesto
Natalia Larrañaga (19 years old): she is one of the legionnaires of Guatemalan basketball, playing in the United States with the Guatemalan team. Florida National University. Last year she was named the best defensive player in her conference. Photo description for the visually impaired: Natalia crosses her arm while she looks seriously at the camera. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Baseball
Sebastian Barrios (17 years old): This player has been training with the Seattle Mariners academy since 2021, seeking to become the first Guatemalan in the MLB. Description of the photo for the visually impaired: Sebastian throws from the mound. (Credits: Courtesy)
Bowling
Diego Aguilar (20 years old): He has won all possible medals at the youth level, being Central American and Caribbean champion, and Pan American champion. His most recent achievement was a silver medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Description of the photo for the visually impaired: Diego smiles, while he holds a bowling ball with both hands. (Credits: CDAG)
Cycling
Photo description for the visually impaired: Wilson reaches the finish line riding his bicycle. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
CrossFit
Maria Hail (15 years old): She has a great future ahead of her, since in 2023 she was proclaimed champion of the Crossfit World Games, a historic achievement that places her among the best athletes in the world in her category. Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: María lifts a bar with weights over her body. (Credits: CrossFit World Games)
Karate
Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: Pedropablo smiles after winning a gold medal. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Swimming
Lucero Mejía (15 years old): At her young age, she has already established herself as the best youth in Central America and the Caribbean, in addition to having several national records. She was currently recruited by Colegio Bolles, a long-established school, where she will continue her sports training. Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: Lucero shows her medals with both hands. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Roberto Bonilla (18 years old): He is a swimmer with a great future who already stood out in the 2021 Pan American Youth Games. He is currently studying at Texas A&M University, one of the most recognized in the United States and aspires to become the new benchmark in the country. Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: Roberto celebrates his qualification to a Pan American Games final. (Credits: Alejandro Pagni/Santiago 2023 via Photosport
Skating
Faberson Bonilla (18 years old): The native of Izabal continues to shine worldwide and at his young age he has already won 3 world skating medals in the youth category. He also consecrated himself in the Central American and Caribbean Games, in which he won 1 gold and 2 silver. Visually Impaired Photo Description: Faberson crosses both arms while posing for a photograph. (Credits: Guatemala.com)
Pentathlon
Paula Valencia (21 years old): She is one of the futures of this sport, she has already won a medal in a Youth World Cup and has just been runner-up in the women’s relay at the Pan American Games in Santiago, in Chile. Description of the photo for the visually impaired: Paula raises her hand in celebration, while she rides a horse. (Credits: Nicolas Abalo/Santiago 2023 via Photosport)
Tennis
Deborah Dominguez (18 years old): This tennis player has won several international titles at her young age, managing to participate in different circuits in Europe. In 2023 she was awarded a scholarship by the Lipscomb University, in the United States, where he will continue his academic and sports training. Photo description for the visually impaired: Deborah smiles as she holds a tennis racket with her right hand. (Credits: Lipscomb University)
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2024-01-05 01:36:23
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