The waves of El Rosario, Guatemala, were recently the stage for fierce competition as 48 athletes from across Central America battled it out for glory in the surfing events of the XII Central American Games. From October 17th to 21st, surfers representing Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala showcased their skills in a variety of disciplines.
Central American Surfing Showdown
The competition featured eight medal categories, highlighting the diverse talents within the Central American surfing community. Athletes competed for top honors in both men’s and women’s divisions across the following categories:
- Shortboard
- Longboard
- Bodyboard
- SUP Race (Stand-Up Paddleboard Race)
Each country was permitted to register a maximum of two competitors per category, fostering a competitive yet balanced playing field. The final breakdown of registered competitors per category was as follows:
- Shortboard: 18
- Bodyboard: 11
- Longboard: 11
- SUP Race: 8
Meet the Competitors
Here’s a breakdown of the athletes who participated, representing their respective countries in the various surfing disciplines:
Open Category
Men
- Jairo Avila — Guatemala
- Carlos Escobar — Guatemala
- Yerferson Lopez — Nicaragua
- Oscar Guzman — Nicaragua
- Daniel Monterrosa — El Salvador
- Bryan Alas — El Salvador
- Axel Castro — Costa Rica
- Andreas Schneider — Costa Rica
- Kai Gale — Panama
Women
- Tiziana Prem — Guatemala
- Darlyn Ramirez — Guatemala
- Candelaria Resano — Nicaragua
- Tiara Ramos — El Salvador
- Julissa Moody — El Salvador
- Rachel Agüero — Costa Rica
- Erika Berra — Costa Rica
- Isabella Goodwin — Panama
- Enilda Alonso — Panama
Bodyboard Category
Men
- Jose Guerrero — Guatemala
- Jose Orozco — Guatemala
- Marcos Vargas — Costa Rica
- Isaac Bejarano — Costa Rica
- Davis Diaz — Panama
- Edwin Nuñez — Panama
Women
- Tiziana Prem — Guatemala
- Kenia Lopez — Guatemala
- Sweet Omen — Costa Rica
- Enilda Alonso — Panama
- Veronica Correa — Panama
Longboard Category
Men
- Carlos Escobar — Guatemala
- Abner Rivera — Guatemala
- Felipe Avendaño — Nicaragua
- Amado Alvarado — El Salvador
- Anthony Mesesn — Costa Rica
- Dorian Quesada — Costa Rica
- Edwin Perez — Panama
- Agustin Cedeño — Panama
Women
- Alejandra Zaid — Guatemala
- Juana Pos — Guatemala
- Sindy Portillo — El Salvador
- Layla Brady — Panama
SUP Race Category
Men
- Pedro Vergara — Guatemala
- Emerson Solares — Guatemala
- Carlo Arias — Costa Rica
- Edonays Caballero — Panama
- Gabriel Guevara — Panama
Women
- Rafaela Vergara — Guatemala
- Maria Rodriguez-Cerna — Guatemala
- Stephanie Bodden — Panama
While the results of the competition are not included in this article, the dedication and skill of these athletes are a testament to the growing popularity of surfing in Central America. These games serve as a vital platform for showcasing regional talent and fostering camaraderie amongst the participating nations.
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