The Costa Rican national judo team had an outstanding performance this weekend at the Open Central North and the International Cadet and Junior Cupheld in Panama. Costa Rican athletes conquered a total of 36 medalsconsolidating its position as an emerging power in the region.
In the International Cupthe Ticos obtained:
- 9 gold medals:
- Female Cadets:
- Jimena Salas (-44kg)
- Jimena Morales (-52kg)
- Jimena Arce (-57kg)
- Male Cadets:
- Cristian Marín (-55kg)
- Alberto Montes (-81kg)
- Mathias Estrada (-91kg)
- Junior Male:
- Brandon Salas (-73kg)
- Gerson Lagos (-81kg)
- Mathias Estrada (-90kg)
- Female Cadets:
- 4 silver medals:
- Yohel Guzmán (-73kg)
- Ashley Chinchilla (-48kg)
- Jimena Morales (-52kg)
- Yuliana Berrocal (-57kg)
- 3 bronze medals:
- Bryan Chavarría (-60kg)
- Alberto Montes (-81kg)
- Jimena Salas (-48kg)
During the Open Centro Nortecelebrated on Sunday, Costa Rica added:
- 3 gold medals:
- Jimena Arce (-57kg)
- Natalia Villalobos (-63kg)
- David Domínguez (-66kg)
- 5 silver medals:
- Yuliana Berrocal (-57kg)
- Josué Téllez (-66kg)
- Yohel Guzmán (-73kg)
- Gerson Lagos (-81kg)
- José Gómez (+100kg)
- 7 bronze medals:
- Ashley Chinchilla (-48kg)
- Mariangel Ramírez (-52kg)
- Jimena Herrera (-70kg)
- Gabriel Zamora (-60kg)
- Alejandro Mora (-73kg)
- Esteban Solera (-81kg)
- Michael Sierra (+100kg)
These results reaffirm the high level of Costa Rican judo and the commitment of the athletes and coaches, who continue to place Costa Rica on the international sports radar. The Costa Rican Judo Federation celebrated the achievements and He reiterated his support for the growth and development of the discipline in the country.
