2024-07-27 08:35:17
Her first rival has been defined! Guatemalan judoka He already knows who he will have to seek victory against in the Olympic Games and for this reason we want to give you the details of When will Jacqueline Solís compete? in Paris 2024.
The judoka chapina is just a few hours away from jumping into the tatami in Paris to begin her adventure in the Olympic Games. Below we will tell you when and at what time the Guatemalan will participate, who is competing for the first time in the Olympic Games. OlympicsHow cool!
Paris 2024: When will Jacqueline Solís compete?
The Guatemalan judoka learned that she would participate in Paris 2024, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, when the International Judo Federation ―FIJ― announced the continental places, which were taken from the international ranking.
The Chapina was included in that list and that is why she sealed her pass to Paris 2024. Currently, it is ranked 63rd with 619 points, being the best central american positioned in the ranking and is among the best 16 of America.
Jacqueline Solís’ first fight
The day will start early for the athlete from SacatepéquezShe will be the first Guatemalan to have action in the Olympic Games as a representative of Guatemala.
The fights for the -48 kilogram category will be held at the Arena of the Champ de Marswhich has a capacity of 8,500 spectators and is located in front of the Eiffel Tower.
This category will be the first to enter the competition in the women’s judo. Los fights They will start at 2:00 a.m. in Guatemala and in the fifth, Jacqueline will appear against the South African Geronay Whitebooi.
Who is Solís’s rival in Paris?
According to the organizing committee, Whitebooi, 28 years old, will compete in his second Olympic Games and it has been one of the athletes highlighted Africans.
Among his greatest achievements is the silver medal in the Games African Games of 2019, in which this year he finished in third position. In addition, in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 She only had one fight against the Argentine Paula Pareto, in which she was defeated.
The illusion of the Guatemalan judoka
For Jacqueline to be in the Olympic Games It is turning one of her dreams into reality, because although she did not imagine it as a child, as she gave herself to the sport, she began to feel the taste and excitement for the Skills.
Solís will become the first Guatemalan judoka to participate in a Olympic Games and that is why he says that you should enjoy every moment and every combatIf he wins the first fight, he will have to wait for the other results to find out who his next opponent will be.
Throughout the day the following activities will be carried out: fights in Arena of the Champ de Mars and the medals will be awarded at 8:00 a.m. Guatemala time.
In Guatemala, Her daughters Aby and Mia will be with their father, Josué Leonardo Martínez, watching the fights, hoping to see their mother celebrate, who has undoubtedly made history since the day she was born. classified and we are very excited to be able to see her fight. How cool!
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