2024-09-03 21:09:31
What a good harvest the chapina delegation in Hungary! The national team of Guatemala won 38 kickboxing medals in it WAKO Youth World Championship 2024raising the name of the country high.
With the participation of 38 Chapines youth athletes The delegation showed their talent and perseverance in each of their performances. Below we will tell you about their participation and who the most outstanding athletes were. How cool!
WAKO 2024 World Youth Championships: Guatemala won 38 kickboxing medals
The kickboxing delegation from Guatemala rose to a prominent place in the WAKO Youth World Championship 2024held in Budapest, Hungary, securing an impressive sixth place in the overall medal table.
Los 38 national warriorswhose ages range from 7 to 18, put the name of Guatemala at the top, placing it within the Top 10 of the 68 countries participating in the prestigious World Cup, which took place between August 23 and September 1, 2024.
Taking on the biggest European powersLike the United Kingdom, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland and Ukraine, our national delegation not only competed; it led with determination and pride, leaving an indelible mark as the best representation of the continent.
This is how Guatemala’s harvest was in Hungary
With a harvest of 38 medalsamong which are 15 golds, 13 silvers and 10 bronzesthese young champions showed the world the true fighting spirit Guatemalan. In a world-class event, which brought together 3,100 athletes from almost 70 countries in the impressive BOK Sports Hall but Budapest.
In the various modalities of tatami y ringGuatemala shone with 15 gold medals, the result of individual effort and teamwork. Among the highlights are the children’s category 7-9 and 10-12 year olds, André García, who won gold in pointfighting -48 kilograms; Arianna Martínez, who won the title in creative weapons; and Daniela Salaywhich won two golds in creative weapons and musical weapons.
While in the Cadet category From 13 to 15 years of age, Christian Valenzuela in pointfighting -47 kg and José Gabriel Maldonado in creative forms climbed to the podium as champions. Andres Angelwho defeated her rivals with two golds in creative weapons and creative forms; and Melany Rivera in musical weapons.
Athletes who left their mark on the championship
In the Junior category from 16 to 18 years old, Santiago Lopez Guatemala shined with a double title in musical weapons and creative weapons, while Jessica Granados took home the gold in musical weapons. In the team competition, Guatemala added three more golds, thanks to the talent and synergy of Daniela Salay, Arianna Martínez and Juan Carlos Say in creative forms in the 10-12 age category; Jessica Granados and Santiago López in creative forms for 16-18 year olds and Esteban Mejicanos and Andres Angel in musical forms for 16-18 year olds.
This success not only reflects the technical prowess and talent of our athletes, but also the unwavering willpower and passion that drives them. Guatemalans We carry this victory in our hearts. This victory is a source of national pride and a reminder that with effort, discipline and perseverance, Guatemala can reach the greatest heights in the world stage.
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