Venezuelan Judo Team Set for Pan American Senior Open Buenos Aires 2026

The Venezuelan Senior National Judo Team is traveling to Argentina to compete in the Open Panamericano Senior Buenos Aires 2026 from June 18 to 21, according to the Venezuelan Judo Federation. The delegation will remain in the country for an International Training Camp on June 22 and 23 to prepare for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Who is on the Venezuelan Judo roster?

The Venezuelan Judo Federation confirmed a full squad of female and male athletes supported by a three-person technical team. The technical staff consists of Kilmar Campos, Hernán Jansen, and Yordanis Arencibia.

The female roster includes:

Gabriela Miranda (-48kg)
Leomaris Ruiz (-52kg)
Audreys Pacheco (-57kg)
Anriquelis Barrios (-63kg)
Eliana Aguiar (-70kg)
Zunilda Chávez (-78kg)
Karen León (+78kg)

The male roster includes:

Willis García (-66kg)
Luis Pariche (-81kg)
Jonhelius Patete (-90kg)
Samuel Corzo (-100kg)
Luis Amezquita (+100kg)

Did You Know? The delegation’s trip is structured as a dual-phase event, combining a competitive Pan American Open with a dedicated International Training Camp immediately following the tournament.

Why is the Buenos Aires Open significant?

According to the Venezuelan Judo Federation, this event is a fundamental part of the preparation for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. The competition allows athletes to test their skills against international opponents before the regional games.

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The federation attributed the possibility of this trip to the support of Lic. Franklin Cardillo, the Minister of Popular Power for Sport and President of the National Institute of Sport (IND). This funding ensures the delegation can maintain its presence on the international calendar.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that pairing a high-level Open with an international training camp is a strategic move. It allows athletes to identify technical gaps during competition and immediately address them through specialized training before shifting focus to the Central American and Caribbean Games.

What happens next for the team?

Following the Open Panamericano Senior, the athletes will move into the International Training Camp on June 22 and 23. This phase is likely to focus on refining techniques based on the outcomes of the June 18-21 matches.

The team’s long-term trajectory points toward the Santo Domingo 2026 Games. Performance in Argentina could influence final preparations and strategy for those regional championships.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Open Panamericano Senior Buenos Aires 2026 take place?
The event runs from June 18 to June 21, 2026.

Which government entity supported the delegation’s travel?
The National Institute of Sport (IND), under the leadership of Minister Franklin Cardillo, made the attendance possible.

What is the ultimate goal of this training and competition cycle?
The federation stated this is part of the preparation for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

How do international training camps typically impact a national team’s performance in regional games?