The Mexican judo team won seven medals in the Junior Pan American Cup Montreal 2024highlighting Rafael Ramirez (-73 kg) with gold. Mexico placed third overall.
With an outstanding performance on the tatami, the Mexican judo team This Thursday he obtained seven medals (one gold, three silver and three bronze) in the Junior Pan American Cup Montreal 2024a key event in the qualifying process for the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.
Rafael Ramirez He was the most outstanding Mexican judoka by winning gold in the -73 kilogram category, after chaining four consecutive victories, culminating with a victory over the Dutchman Paolo Maaskant in the final.
The silver medals were obtained by Carlos Hernandez (-60 kg), Aylin Ávila (-52kg) and Yamileth Juarez (-70 kg), who were one step away from the title in their respective categories.
Meanwhile, Eduardo Sagastegui (-60 kg), Hugo Sanchez (+100 kg) and Daniela Leandro (-48 kg) achieved bronze, closing the harvest that secured Mexico third place overall, behind Canada and the United States.
The Mexican Judo Federation reported that next year the two remaining qualifying events will be held towards Assumption 2025where athletes will seek to secure their place by accumulating points in the world ranking.
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This weekend, the Mexican team will continue competing. Rafael Ramirez will participate today, Friday, November 15, in the Pan American Cadet Cupwhile Juan Ramirez y Jose Ramirez They will do it on Saturday and Sunday at the Pan American Open.
