Karate secures the first places for Central Americans 2026

Published at: 16/04/2026 05:39 PM

This Thursday, the Venezuelan karate delegation successfully began its journey to the Central American and Caribbean Games 2026, achieving the first official classifications during the qualifying competition that takes place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The athlete Daniela García stood out as the first Venezuelan to register her name in the regional event after an impeccable performance in the Women's Individual Kata modality, demonstrating the high technical level that the country maintains in this combat discipline.

The national success spread rapidly with the classification of Cleiver Casanova, who confirmed his hierarchy on the tatami by securing his place in the Men's Individual Kata. With this result, Venezuela guarantees its presence in the individual categories of forms, maintaining the tradition of competitiveness that characterizes national karate in the Olympic cycle and consolidating the leadership of its main figures in the Caribbean area.

Finally, Venezuelan dominance was sealed with the classification of the Kata women's team, made up of Hernández, Ferreira and Marchena, who won the ticket for the 2026 joust after an outstanding group performance. With these triumphs, the national delegation continues to gain important places in the Santo Domingo qualifier, projecting a solid and ambitious participation for the international commitment that will bring together the best athletes in the region.

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Mazo News Team