Brazil Dominates Judo Championships in Santiago
Brazil emerged as the leading force at the Pan American and Oceania Judo Championships held April 25-27 in Santiago, Chile, securing nine individual gold medals and the gold medal in the mixed team event.
Brazilian judo Prowess on Display
The South American nation showcased its dominance by winning a majority of the gold medals up for grabs. Other notable performances came from Cuba, Colombia, and Argentina.
Cuba Secures Second Place, Showing Strength in Judo
Cuba finished second overall with a total of six individual medals and a silver medal in the mixed team competition, further demonstrating the nation’s prowess in Judo.
Cuba Secures Judo Dominance at Pan American-Oceania Championships
Cuba emerged as a formidable force at the recent Pan American-oceania Judo Championships, showcasing its strength in the sport. The nation’s athletes secured multiple medals, highlighting their skill and training on the continental stage.
Andy Granda Claims fifth Continental Title
Headlining Cuba’s success was Andy Granda, the 2022 world champion, who clinched his fifth continental title in the +100 kg category. This victory adds to his impressive record, which includes gold medals at the last two Pan American Games, solidifying his position as a dominant figure in the sport.
Cuban Judo Team earns Additional medals
The Cuban team’s success extended beyond Granda’s gold. Jonathan Charon secured a silver medal in the -60 kg division. Jonathan Loynaz also contributed to the medal count with a bronze in the +100 kg category.
Colombia and Cuba dominate Judo PanAm-Oceania Championships
SANTIAGO,Chile – Cuba and Colombia emerged as the top performers at the Judo PanAm-Oceania Championships,showcasing their strength in the sport. The competition, held in Chile, saw athletes from across the Americas and Oceania vying for medals.
Cuban Judo Stars Shine Shining, Bagging Multiple Golds
Cuba demonstrated its dominance by securing three gold medals. maylin del toro triumphed in the -63 kg women’s division, Lianet cardona won in the -78 kg women’s category, and Naomis Elizarde took the top spot in the +78 kg division.
colombian Judo Prodigy Brenda Olaya Continues Her Winning Streak
Colombia’s brenda Olaya, fresh off her Junior World Championship title in October and a silver at the Tbilisi Grand Slam, added another gold to her impressive resume, winning the -78 kg division. Francisco Balanta (-100 kg men) and Brigitte Carabali (+78 kg women) further contributed to Colombia’s success with bronze medals.
Argentina Secures Five Medals with Mariano Coto Clinching Silver
Argentina took home a total of five medals. Mariano Coto earned a silver in the -90 kg men’s division. Agustín Gil (-81 kg), and Ivo Dargoltz (-100 kg) in Men’s category and Keisy Perafan and Agustina Lahiton (-52 kg) won bronze medals.
Host Nation Chile Earns Two Bronze Medals
Chile, as the host nation, celebrated two bronze medals.
Brazil and Cuba Dominate the 2025 Pan American and Oceania Judo Championships
Brazilian and cuban Judokas Shine at Continental Tournament
The 2025 Pan American and Oceania Judo Championships concluded with Brazil and Cuba leading the medal count, showcasing their strength in the sport. The tournament featured athletes from across the Americas and Oceania, competing for top honors in various weight categories.
Key Results and Standout Performances
While full results require further specification, the championships highlighted emerging talents and established judokas. Mary Dee Vargas Ley (-48 kg) and Francisco Solís (+100 kg) secured medals.
Other Nations Showcase Judo Talent
besides Brazil and Cuba,other nations like Colombia,Argentina,and Chile also secured spots on the podium,demonstrating the growing strength of Judo across the Pan American and Oceania regions. Mexico was unable to have Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz compete at the tournament.
Brazil and Cuba Dominate the 2025 Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships
Brazil and Cuba emerged as leading forces at the 2025 Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships, showcasing their strength in the sport with impressive medal hauls. The competition featured judokas from across the Americas and Oceania, battling for top honors and valuable ranking points.
Key Performances and Standout Athletes
While specific names and weight classes were not provided, the championships highlighted the depth of talent within both the Brazilian and Cuban judo teams. these nations consistently demonstrated their prowess, securing multiple medals throughout the tournament.
Other Participating Nations
Athletes from Colombia, argentina, Chile, and Mexico also participated, contributing to the diverse field of competitors. However, a judoka from Mexico, Prisca Awiti, narrowly missed the podium, with seven of eight Mexican judokas falling in the final repechage match.
Full Results Available
Complete results for the 2025 Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships are available for review.
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