Mexico added this Saturday Two three in that tewkondo with victories by Brandon Plaza in the 58 kg final and Daniela Paola Naranjo in the 49 kg weight category. Bye Daniela Souza took the crown in the 49kg category. Pan American Games 2023 in Santiago.
Plaza puts an end to the aspirations of Argentine Lucas Guzman to confirm the golden metal that he achieved in the Lima 2019 games in a close fight (2-1) in which the Mexican always dominated, more effective than his opponent in both kicking and punching, achieving several impressive strikes.
The fight, which was a repeat of the last Pan-American final of the category, but with the opposite result, turned out to be very difficult for the Argentine, who, despite the rush of final pride, failed to neutralize the advantage provided at startup.
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National team Daniela Souza won the 49kg taekwondo crown at the 19th Pan American Games. @santiago2023; In the grand final she beat Colombian Andrea Ramirez with a score of 2:1.
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In the second final of the day, Mexican Daniela Paola Naranjo did not give much chance to Colombian Andrea Ramirez, who He also fought until the end and fell victim to some mistakes. and with less advanced technique than his opponent, who could defend effectively and score.
The Mexican used her experience to confirm the title won in Lima, but it was not enough for her other great goal of the season: qualification for the Olympic Games in Pariswho still has one last chance.
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Brandon Plaza declared champion (up to 58 kg) in taekwondo π₯ XIX Pan American Games @santiago2023; defeats Argentine Lucas Guzman. San Salvador 2023 was also the winner of the last Central American and Caribbean Games. pic.twitter.com/opgD9OMOwR
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Previously Mexican William de Jesus Arroyo wins first gold for Mexico in the taekwondo category at the Pan American Games in Santiago 2023.
Arroyo won the gold medal after defeating Nicaraguan Elian Ortega, who took the silver medal, while Puerto Rican Luis Gabriel Colon and Peruvian Hugo del Castillo completed the podium with bronze each.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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