Costa Rican Taekwondo Team Secures Three Bronzes At Peru President's Cup

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Costa Rican taekwondo continues to make its mark on the international stage. The national selection team wrapped up its participation at the Peru President's Cup with three bronze medals, courtesy of standout performances from junior and cadet athletes Sebastián Astúa, Kevin Hu, and Felipe Chavarría.

The President's Cup stands as the second most prestigious tournament in the Americas within the Costa Rican competitive calendar. The event awards 30 points toward the international rankings (compared to 40 points for the Pan American Championship ), making it a crucial fixture for elite development.

The Medal Breakdown

The three podium finishes were secured after rigorous combat brackets in the junior and cadet divisions:

• Sebastián Astúa (-48 kg Junior | Bronze): Astúa fought through four intense matches to earn his spot on the podium. He opened with back-to-back 2-0 victories over local Peruvian contenders before edging out Puerto Rico 2-1 in a tight quarterfinal. He fell 2-1 in a hard-fought semifinal against Mexico.
• Kevin Hu (-57 kg Cadet | Bronze): Hu cruised into the semifinals with two dominant 2-0 victories. In the round of four, he fought valiantly against a top Mexican representative, dropping a close 2-1 decision to secure the bronze.
• Felipe Chavarría (-45 kg Cadet | Bronze): Chavarría went on an impressive run, winning his first three matches without dropping a single round (2-0 against opponents from Peru, the United States, and Mexico). His campaign ended in the semifinals with a narrow 2-1 loss to Mexico.

Deep Runs and Delegation Lineup

Beyond the medalists, four other Costa Rican fighters powered through to the quarterfinal rounds (top 8 in their categories): Neshy Lindo, Laura Sancho, Julián Webb, and Gabriel González. Competitor Alejandro Flores concluded his run in the opening round.

Here is the complete Costa Rican delegation that represented the nation in Peru:

Kyorugi (Combat Team)

• McKenzie López
• Neythan Mojica
• Jaycee Bassett
• Gabriel Rodríguez
• Sebastián Astúa (Bronze)
• Kevin Hu (Bronze)
• Felipe Chavarría (Bronze)
• Neshy Lindo (Quarterfinalist)
• Laura Sancho (Quarterfinalist)
• Julián Webb (Quarterfinalist)
• Gabriel González (Quarterfinalist)
• Alejandro Flores

Poomsae (Forms)

• Saúl Solano (Cadet)
• Luciana Jaubert (Cadet)

Looking Ahead

With three podium finishes and seven athletes placing inside the top eight overall, the trip to Peru delivered valuable international ring time and essential ranking points as the national team continues its long-term competitive cycle.

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