Daniel Muñoz, Colombian goalkeeper, during the first day of competition of the World Games 2025.
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In Chengdú, China, the Colombian delegation began its participation in the XII World Gamesan event that brings together the best athletes on the planet in non -Olympic disciplines. The country competed in compound arc, wakeboard, karate and squashwith actions that reflected delivery, commitment and a high competitive level.
The day left great news, such as the classification of Alejandra Usquiano to the quarterfinals in compound arc; of Jorge Rocha to semifinals in Wakeboard; and of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez to the 16 round in Squash.
Alejandra Usquiano, to fourth in compound arc
Alejandra Usquiano advanced with a firm step in the World Chengdú Games after winning 147-143 To the Turkish Hazal Burun, ensuring his place in the quarterfinals, where he will face the india Parneet Kaurin a scheduled meeting to be held at the Colombian night on Friday. The goal: get on the podium!
In the male branch, Daniel Muñoz represented the country, but fell to the American Sawyer Sullivan With a 145-150 score. Both archers joined forces in the mixed team, demonstrating discipline and teamwork, although they were overcome by the United States 154-156 in a very even duel.
Jorge Rocha classified Wakeboard semifinals
Jorge Rocha sealed his pass to the semifinals at the World Chengdu Games after a Outstanding performance at the Heat 3 of the Wakeboard qualifying round. With a 70.78 score, Rocha was in the second position of his series, just behind the Japanese Shota Tezuka.
The semifinals will be played at dawn on Saturday, starting at 4:30 am (Colombian time), where the Colombian athlete will seek to continue leaving footprint in competition.
Valentina Zapata and a debut full of learning
Colombian Valentina Zapata represented the country in karateKata modality, where he faced high -level rivals. Although the results did not accompany her – after losing to the Spanish Paola García (40.2 – 39.0), China Yiwei Tao (40.0 – 38.8) and Hong Kong representative, Sheung Grace Lau (42.9 – 40.1) – His participation left a mark for his determination, courage and competitive spirit.
Bitter debut in Squash
The experienced Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, a veteran of a thousand battles, began his participation well by winning 3-0 to the Chinese Guanyu Zhangshowing your quality and experience on the court. The Colombian will face the Pakistani Noor Zaman this Saturday at 5:00 am (Colombia time), for a quota to the quarterfinals.
For its part, Ronald Palomino gave delivery and effort in his debutbut fell 0-3 in front of the Guatemalan Edwin Enriquez. As is Lucia Bautista, who lost to the French Kara Lincou for 3 sets to 1. will both play, on Friday night and early Saturday (Colombia time), A repechage match to try to enter the 16 round.
Beyond the marker, the presentation of Colombian athletes is a reflection of the competitive spirit, perseverance and commitment that characterize an entire country.
This is how the medallero goes after the first day of competition:
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