Emiliano Rubio Martínez, a judoka from Hidalgo, lived a dream international debut, winning the gold medal at the 2024 Pan American University Games, held in Cali, Colombia.
This victory marks a milestone in the career of the young athlete, who, under the colors of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH), demonstrated his talent and determination on the tatami, achieving the top in his first experience outside national borders. .
The event, organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), brought together young athletes from all over the continent, but it was Rubio who stood out in the -60 kilogram category.
In a round robin format competition, where he fought against prominent rivals such as the Brazilian Lucas Santos Ríos and the Colombian Santiago Vásquez Arias, the man from Hidalgo was unbeatable, winning all his matches and taking the gold in a display of great technique and mastery of the art of judo
This victory not only represents a personal success for Emiliano Rubio, but also a great achievement for the UAEH, which has supported the athlete in his growth and development.
With this title, the Hidalgo judoka consolidates himself as one of the strongest promises of Mexican judo.
