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Bolivia secures another medal at Pan American Junior Karate Championship
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Bolivia secures another medal at Pan American Junior Karate Championship

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Juan Pablo Terceros of Bolivia won a silver medal in the Cadete Kumite -52 kg category at the Pan American Junior Karate Championship in Costa Rica.
  • This brings Bolivia's total medal count to six: one gold, three silver, and two bronze.
  • The championship features 27 athletes from Bolivia competing in various karate disciplines.

Bolivia continues to add to its medal tally at the XXXV Pan American Junior Karate Championship held in Cartago, Costa Rica.

Juan Pablo Terceros secured a silver medal on Friday, the second day of the tournament, in the Cadete Kumite Male -52 kg category. Terceros advanced through the elimination rounds, defeating competitors from Peru, Guatemala, and Venezuela before reaching the final.

In the final match, Terceros faced Guatemala's Ronaldo Mérida, who ultimately claimed the gold medal with a 6-0 victory. Despite the loss in the final, Terceros' performance earned him a significant achievement for Bolivia.

With this latest addition, the Bolivian delegation, comprising 27 athletes and three coaches, has accumulated a total of six medals. This includes one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, showcasing the team's strong performance in the competition.

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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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