Juan Diego García makes history again and wins bronze for Mexico

The time has come Fourth medal for Mexico (third of the day) in these Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in the discipline of For taekwondo where Juan Diego Garciadefeated the Japanese, Kudo Shunsuke, with a score of 5-3 in the Category K44 – 70 kilos to get on the podium with the Bronze medalThe talent, perseverance and dedication that the native of Culiacán, Sinaloa puts on the mat is undeniable, remember that just three years ago, At the Tokyo 2020 event, he was proclaimed world champion, taking home the gold medal..

This was Juan Diego’s action

In the first instance, the representative of Papua New Guinea was measured, Here Loiswhom he defeated by a resounding 19-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. There, he was a tough rival and He paid dearly for his defeat against the Uzbek, Javokhir Alikulovwho won 4-5. This setback forced the Mexican to go to the play-off where he regained his strength. and left the Cuban, Michel Suárez, on the way by a score of 17-10. That was enough for him to qualify for the final fight for third place.

He His rival was the Japanese, Kudo Shunsuke, an extremely difficult opponent. which pushed Juan Diego to the limit, however, the Mexican was able to keep calm in the most pressing moments of a fight in which both sides sought to protect themselves as much as possible to take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. It was a lethal kick in the final seconds that decided the victory and bronze for the Mexican.

The other medals that Mexico has won in the competition

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