Venezuela is named champion of the Florida 2026 Pan American Judo Open
Courtesy Internet
Published at: 02/11/2026 10:25 PM
The Venezuelan judo team was crowned champion of the Florida 2026 Senior Pan American Open, after accumulating six gold and two silver medals, a result that allowed it to lead the overall medal table ahead of Cuba and Brazil.
The national team closed its participation with eight medals and two fifth places, in a competition that brought together representatives from seven countries and that also awarded important points for the qualification to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, the Venezuelan Judo Federation reported.
The Cuban delegation ranked second with four gold and two silver medals, while Brazil completed the podium with one gold, three silver and one bronze.
In the women's category, Anriquelis Barrios (-63 kg), Zunilda Chávez (-70 kg), Elvismar Rodríguez (-78 kg) and Karen León (+78 kg) won the titles in their respective categories. Gabriela Miranda (-48 kg) and Audreys Pacheco (-57 kg) won the silver medals, while Andrés Pariche (-73 kg) and Luis Pariche (-81 kg) completed the gold harvest in the men's category.
Willis Garcia (-66 kg) and Jonhelius Patete (-90 kg) finished in fifth position. Samuel Corzo (-100 kg) and Luis Amézquita (+100 kg) also represented the country in the competition.
Mazo News Team