In Curacao, the XXXVe Panams hold all thier promises. The legends like Brose, Scott or Kokumai win their 7, 6 and 7 continental titles. The young generation like Salazar and Torres Gutierrez confirm the hopes placed in them.
By Florian Fournier
Photos : D.R
-60kg : Brose is still on top
At 36, the 3-times World champion Douglas Brose keeps winning tournaments. With this success, it’s a 7 Panams title for him.
Final : Brose (Bra) b. Riera (Ven), 4-3
1. Brose (Bra)
2. Riera (Ven)
3. Oliveira (Bra) / Larrosa (Uru)
-67kg : 7 years later for Madera
His last and only Panams title was in 2015, the Venezuelan Andres Madera wins a new one 7 years later. In final, he wins by decision.
Final : Madera (Ven) b. Miquelena (Ven), 0-0
- Madera (Ven)
Miquelena (Ven)
3. Solorzano (Mex) / Veloso (Chi)
-75kg : A new one for Scott
Thomas Scott is a Panams legend. With a total of 6 titles and 10 medals, the US karateka is still the boss of the -75kg category.
Final : Scott (Usa) b. Sobrinho (Bra), 3-0
1. Scott (Usa)
2. Sobrinho (Bra)
3. Landazury (Col) / Rodriguez (Chi)
-84kg : Henoa, new champion
For the first time in his career, Henao from Colombia becomes Panams champion.
Final : Henao (Col) b. Silva (Bra), 3-1
1. Henao (Col)
2. Silva (Bra)
3. Valera (Ven) / Merino (Sal)
+ 84kg : Irr wins the queen category
At Panamerican championhsips, the +84kg is the best category. This year, Brian Irr from the US wins his second title. In final, he beats Rodrigo Rojas, the Chilian legend 6-1.
Final : Irr (Usa) b. Rojas (Chi), 6-1
1. Irr (Usa)
2. Rojas (Chi)
3. Felipin (Bra) / Gaysinski (Can)
Kata: Torres Gutierrez dominates Gozaki !
In a 100% US match, Ariel Torres Gutierrez keeps his crown. The US n°1, upholds his rank.
- Torres Gutierrez (Usa)
Gozaki (Usa)
3. Wong (Per) / Casanova (Ven)
Team Kumite
3. Colombia and Guatemala
Team Kata
- Colombia
Peru
3. Costa Rica and Brazil
Female
-50kg : Salazar confirms her statute
The Venezuelan Salazar, 1st at the K1 Matosinhos and 3rd at the K1 Rabat, wins a new Panams title. The top 5 world ranking, confirms her rank.
Final : Salazar (Ven) b. Polanco (Dom), 5-0
1. Salazar (Ven)
2. Polanco (Dom)
3. Benitez (Arg) / Izaguirre (Sal)
-55kg : 1st title for Toro Meneses
The young Chilian Toro Meneses wins her first continental title and certainly not the last.
Final : Toro Meneses (Chi) b. Perez (Ven), 2-1
1. Toro Meneses (Chi)
2. Perez (Ven)
3. Furumoto (Can) / Allen (Usa)
-61kg: 2nd gold for Jumaa
One more for Jumaa ! Top in -61kg in the world karate competitions, Haya Jumaa wins her 2nd Panams after 2021.
Final : Jumaa (Can) b. Garces Sequera (Ven), 2-1
1. Jumaa (Can)
2. Garces Sequera (Ven)
3. Pereira (Bra) and Factos (Ecu)
-68kg : Premier for Rodrigues
The young Brazilian (21 y), Barbara Rodrigues, wins her first Panams.
Final : Rodrigues (Bra) b. Cuervo (Ven), 7-1
1. Rodrigues (Bra)
2. Cuervo (Ven)
3. Prezotti (Bra) and Bratic (Can)
+ 68kg : Padilha from 2nd to 1st
2nd last year, the Brazilian Padilha head down Gonzalez 10-1 to win her 1st Panams title.
Final : Padilha (Bra) b. Gonzalez (Chi), 10-1
1. Padilha (Bra)
2. Gonzalez (Chi)
3. Rodriguez (Dom) and Diaz (Can)
Kata : 7 one for Kokumai
The bronze Olympic medalist, Sakura Kokumai, wins her 7 Panams title.
1. Kokumai (Usa)
2. Dimitrova (Dom)
3. De La Rue Villapando (Mex) / Armada (Ven)
Team Kumit
1.Venezuela
2.Brazil
3. USA and Dominican Rep
Team Kata
1.Peru
2.Brazil
3. Colombia and Chile
