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Brillith Gamarra Wins Bronze at Lima Judo Grand Prix, First for Peruvian Women

The podium finish follows a two-year layoff for the Ayacucho judoka, setting a new benchmark for Peru in the IJF World Tour.

Overview

  • Gamarra secured the -52 kg bronze by defeating Azerbaijan's Gadashova Khadizha at the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós in San Borja.
  • The Grand Prix stop in Lima features roughly 400 competitors from about 50 countries with support from Peru's national sports institute.
  • Her path included wins over Cuba's Dalí Sentmanat and Serbia's Nisavic Nikolina, a quarterfinal loss to Spain's Ayumi Leiva, and a repechage victory against Canada's Evelyn Beaton.
  • She dedicated the medal to her family and said she expects to compete at the upcoming Open Panamericano.
  • Peruvian and Pan-American judo officials publicly praised the milestone as the tournament continues with additional local athletes in action.