Panama won 28 medals at the Special Olympics in Germany

Representation Panama who participated in version 16 Special Olympics World Summer Games, Berlin 2023he arrived in the country after winning a total of 28 medals.

These 28 medals were distributed in 11 gold, 4 silver and 13 bronzeIn addition, the delegation received 29 participation ribbons for athletes who placed from fourth to eighth place.

In the discipline of athletics, Panama won the gold medal for Exsaúl Hernández in the shot put; silver for Marisín Arosemena in the women’s 100 meters; and bronze for Cristal Jemmott, in the women’s shot put.

in bowling, Alexander Neiro she won the gold medal in the women’s individual modality, in this category, Andrea Guevarato have money; in women’s and men’s mixed doubles, duos made up of Alexandra Neira – Andrea Guevara and José Camaño – José Lucero, they got it
bronze medal; The same victories were achieved by the teams.

While in bocce, the Panamanian national team won two silver medals in individual modality for Rosa González and David López, in the women’s and men’s branches; these athletes also won a gold medal in mixed pairs.

On the other hand, in rhythmic gymnastics, Gabriela Lezcano won gold in the all-around category, and won two bronzes with wire and hoop; Amber Duarte and Maricruz Tunon they won gold with rope; In this same modality, Paula Contreras reaped
bronze medal.

in swimming, Panama he won gold in the 4 x 50 free relay. The team consisted of Ana Patricia Sánchez, Milagros Espinosa, Alberto De Sedas and José García; For her part, Milagros Espinoza won bronze in the 50 freestyle.

“We are happy and proud of our athletes, they proved to be warriors on the field, showing their skills,” said Johanna Paola Caicedo, head of the delegation.

Within the games, Panama with leading athletes Ruth Álvarez and Luis Torres he participated in Global Leadership Congress, where they had an extraordinary participation in this event, leaving a high name for the country and Latin America. Both were accompanied by their mentors. Esther Acrich and Mara Perez.

The athletes came to their senses Tocumen International Airport, where they were received by family, friends and members of the association JBoard of Special Olympics. Afterwards, a welcome ceremony was held to celebrate the achievement achieved in Berlin.

The event was attended by Mrs. Yolanda Eleta, President special olympics; Mr. Ángel Hoo, member of the board of directors of the organization; Johanna Caicedo, head of the delegation at the world exhibition in Germany; and Marisín Arosemena, an athlete who won a silver medal in the women’s 100 meters.

A total of 7,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, and 190 delegations participated in the World Summer Games held in Germany, who competed in 26 disciplines during 9 days full of sports and emotions.