Panamanian boxing begins with the triumph of Atheina Bylon!

Athena Bylon representative Panamanian in Olympic boxing he took win against Cindy Claudio in the women’s -75 kg category in the first fight at the XXIV Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador in 2023.

The victory of the Panamanian was a unanimous decision of the judges 5-0. “I felt very good, I tried to take the attack little by little, throwing a lot of punches, which was what I wanted to do, following my angle; now prepare everything for me next rival Venezuela”. Hello to Panama and don’t miss the fights of my colleagues, we come well prepared”, said Atheyna.

Atheyne Bylon’s next match It will be next Sunday, June 25, against Maryelis Yriza of Venezuela, a well-known rival of Bylon’s since he faced her in Final of the Bolivarian Games Valledupar 2022.

On the other hand, on Thursday in the afternoon Ingrid Lezcano and Hashlyn Cuero they won in 2 sets, with scores of 21-14 and 21-8 Josanne Lewis and Zellene Edwards from Antigua and Barbuda in their second game in the group C women’s beach volleyball at the XXIV. games of Central America and the Caribbean.

Panama is participating in the regional sports event with a total of 145 athletes who will gradually travel to El Salvador for competitions.