Venezuelan Judo Team Aims for Seven Spots at 2025 Junior Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Venezuela’s judo team is poised to secure seven qualifications for the 2025 Junior pan American Games at the ongoing continental championships in Lima, Peru.Competition began Friday, April 18.
Top Junior Judo Athletes Converge in Lima for pan American Championships
The Pan American Championships, combined with the Oceania tournament, represent the final qualifying event for judokas aiming to compete at Asu2025. The tournament takes place at Polideportivo 3 de la Videna.
Venezuelan Judokas Vie for Ranking Points to Secure Pan American Games Berths
Seven venezuelan athletes are competing to earn or maintain a top-seven ranking in their respective weight classes within the Pan American Judo Confederation. These top seven positions guarantee a spot at the Games.
Luis Pariche Leads Venezuelan Charge in -81kg Category
Luis Pariche currently holds the highest ranking among the Venezuelan contingent, sitting third in the -81kg division.Samuel Corzo is also well-positioned, ranked fourth in the -90kg category.
Cañizales Among Top Contenders in Men’s Divisions
Gustavo Cañizales is ranked sixth in the -100kg division, further bolstering Venezuela’s chances of securing multiple qualifications.
Venezuelan Women Also in Strong Contention for Qualification
On the women’s side, Audreys Pacheco is ranked fifth in the -57kg category, while Hannelys Espina holds the same position in the -70kg division.
Ruiz and Fuentes Seek to Solidify Qualification Spots
Leomaris Ruiz and Ivette Fuentes, currently ranked sixth and seventh respectively in the -52kg and -63kg divisions, are also striving to secure their places at the Games.
Over 200 Competitors from Across the Americas and Oceania Participate
The Pan American and Oceania Judo Championships feature 216 competitors from 23 nations in the Americas and three countries from Oceania. The competition includes both individual and mixed-team events and runs through Sunday, April 20.
Which Venezuelan athlete currently has the highest ranking within their weight class as of the start of the Pan American Championships?
Venezuelan Judo Team Aims for Seven Spots at 2025 Junior Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Venezuela’s judo team is poised to secure seven qualifications for the 2025 Junior pan American Games at the ongoing continental championships in Lima, Peru. Competition began Friday, April 18.
Top Junior Judo Athletes Converge in Lima for pan american Championships
The Pan American Championships, combined with the Oceania tournament, represent the final qualifying event for judokas aiming to compete at Asu2025. The tournament takes place at polideportivo 3 de la Videna.
Venezuelan Judokas Vie for Ranking Points to Secure Pan american Games Berths
Seven venezuelan athletes are competing to earn or maintain a top-seven ranking in their respective weight classes within the Pan American Judo Confederation.These top seven positions guarantee a spot at the Games.
Luis Pariche Leads Venezuelan Charge in -81kg Category
Luis Pariche currently holds the highest ranking among the Venezuelan contingent, sitting third in the -81kg division. Samuel Corzo is also well-positioned, ranked fourth in the -90kg category.
Cañizales Among Top Contenders in Men’s Divisions
gustavo Cañizales is ranked sixth in the -100kg division, further bolstering Venezuela’s chances of securing multiple qualifications.
Venezuelan Women Also in Strong Contention for qualification
On the women’s side,Audreys Pacheco is ranked fifth in the -57kg category,while Hannelys Espina holds the same position in the -70kg division.
Ruiz and Fuentes Seek to Solidify Qualification Spots
Leomaris Ruiz and ivette Fuentes, currently ranked sixth and seventh respectively in the -52kg and -63kg divisions, are also striving to secure their places at the Games.
Over 200 Competitors from Across the Americas and Oceania Participate
The Pan American and Oceania Judo Championships feature 216 competitors from 23 nations in the Americas and three countries from Oceania. The competition includes both individual and mixed-team events and runs through Sunday, April 20.
Q&A: Unpacking the Venezuelan Judo Team’s Road to Asu2025
Q: What are the junior Pan American Games?
A: They’re a multi-sport event for young athletes across the Americas, similar to the Olympics but for a younger demographic. Asu2025 refers to the Games in asunción, Paraguay.
Q: How do Venezuelan judokas qualify?
A: By earning or maintaining a top-seven ranking in their weight class at the Pan American Championships,which is the final qualifying event.
Q: Which Venezuelan athletes are in contention?
A: Luis Pariche (-81kg),Samuel Corzo (-90kg),Gustavo Cañizales (-100kg),Audreys Pacheco (-57kg),Hannelys Espina (-70kg),Leomaris Ruiz (-52kg),and Ivette Fuentes (-63kg).
Q: Where are the Championships held, and when did they start?
A: The championships are being held in Lima, Peru, at Polideportivo 3 de la Videna, and they began on April 18th.
Q: How many countries are participating?
A: 23 nations from the Americas and 3 from Oceania, totaling 216 competitors.
Q: What’s at stake for the athletes?
A: Besides the chance to represent their nation at the Junior Pan american Games, athletes gain valuable international experience and ranking points, which can boost their future careers.
Q: What events are included in the competition?
A: The competition includes both individual and mixed-team events.
Q: When does the tournament end?
A: The tournament runs through Sunday, April 20.
Q: How can fans follow the competition?
A: Information about the competition,including results,might potentially be available on the official Pan American Judo Confederation website or social media channels.
With the championships underway, all eyes are on the Venezuelan team as they strive to secure their spots at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games.Keep track of the results!
