Cuba Secures First Title at Pan American Youth Weightlifting Championship
Cuba’s Emanuel de la Rosa won the country’s first gold medal at the Pan American Youth Championships in Havana, lifting a total of 310 kilograms. His performance included personal records in both snatch and clean-and-jerk. The young athlete expressed pride in his achievement and aims for the upcoming Junior Pan American Games.
Cuba achieved a remarkable milestone by winning its first gold medal at the Pan American Youth Championships held in Havana. Emanuel de la Rosa secured this victory by lifting a total of 310 kilograms in the biathlon event, a remarkable accomplishment that reflected his strength and skill in the 79-kilogram division. His performance included lifting 140 kilograms in the snatch and 170 kilograms in the clean-and-jerk, allowing him to surpass his personal best by 13 kilograms.
The 19-year-old Emanuel expressed immense pride in obtaining his first local title during the junior competition, making his international debut at the prestigious Manuel Suarez Fernandez Gymnasium. Given the pending announcement of participant divisions for the upcoming Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, scheduled for August 9 to 23, Emanuel and his coaching staff are optimistic about securing further titles.
Camilo Reynaldo Ramirez, the national commissioner for the weightlifting discipline, stated that if Emanuel’s division does not compete in Paraguay, they plan to have him compete in the next weight class, which is 88 kilograms. Also notable was Edisnel Enrique Corrales, who, in the ongoing Manuel Suarez in Memoriam tournament, lifted 327 kilograms in the biathlon, surpassing his individual best by 13 kilograms with lifts of 145 in the snatch and 182 in the clean-and-jerk.
In summary, Cuba’s success at the Pan American Youth Championships signifies a historic moment in its sports history. Emanuel de la Rosa’s impressive lifting performance not only earned him a gold medal but also set the stage for future competitions, including aspirations for the Junior Pan American Games. The achievements of both de la Rosa and Corrales illustrate the promising potential of Cuban youth in the sport of weightlifting.
Original Source: www.cubanews.acn.cu
