Dominican Badminton Duo Secures silver at Giraldilla International Open
LA HABANA, Cuba – Daniela and Alissa Juleixi Acosta, representing the Dominican Republic, captured the silver medal in women’s doubles at the XXIII Giraldilla International Badminton Open 2025.
Cuban Pair Edges Out Dominicans for Gold
the Dominican pair was narrowly defeated by the Cuban team of Taimara Oropeza and Leyanis Contreras in the final round. Adriana Barrios and Luisa Zantizo of Guatemala secured the bronze medal.
Acosta Sisters Dominate Early Rounds
The Acosta sisters demonstrated strong performance throughout the tournament, advancing through three rounds to reach the finals. their early matches saw convincing wins against other Cuban pairs, with scores of 21-3, 21-7 and 21-17, 21-14 respectively.
Semifinal Victory Against Guatemala
In the semifinals, the Dominican duo continued their winning streak, defeating their Guatemalan opponents with a score of 21-15, 21-17, securing their spot in the final match.
Finals: Cuba claims victory
In the final match, the Cuban team proved too strong, defeating the Acosta sisters with scores of 21-11 and 21-9.
Dominican Badminton Aims for Santo Domingo 2026
This achievement positions the Dominican badminton team as a strong contender for the upcoming central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. The team anticipates facing tough competition from Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, all considered podium favorites.
What specific improvements could the Acosta sisters focus on to possibly overcome the cuban team in future competitions?
Dominican Badminton Duo Secures Silver at Giraldilla International Open: Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of the Dominican Republic’s impressive performance at the XXIII Giraldilla International Badminton Open:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who are Daniela and Alissa Juleixi Acosta?
- They’re a badminton doubles team representing the Dominican Republic. They secured a silver medal at the Giraldilla International Open.
- Who won the gold medal?
- The Cuban team of Taimara Oropeza and Leyanis Contreras defeated the Acosta sisters in the final match.
- How did the Acosta sisters perform in the early rounds?
- They dominated their early matches, winning convincingly against othre Cuban pairs. Their scores were 21-3, 21-7 and 21-17, 21-14 respectively.
- Who won the bronze medal?
- Adriana Barrios and Luisa Zantizo of Guatemala took home the bronze.
- How did the Acosta sisters fare in the semi-finals?
- They defeated their Guatemalan opponents with a score of 21-15, 21-17, securing their spot in the final match.
- What were the scores of the final match?
- The Cuban team won with scores of 21-11 and 21-9.
- What’s next for Dominican badminton?
- The team is aiming for a strong performance at the Central American and caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026. They’ll face tough competition from Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico.
- is Badminton popular?
- Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world and is very popular in Asia. It is indeed played by over 220 million people worldwide.
The Acosta sisters’ silver medal is a great achievement. Keep an eye out for them as they prepare for the 2026 central American and Caribbean Games!
