Here is the English translation:
Peru opened its judo medal count during the second day of competition at the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026, thanks to the outstanding performance of Yesus Perea, who secured the bronze medal in the -66 kg category.
In a day marked by intensity on the tatami, the Peruvian athlete prevailed in the fight for third place against Joaquín Díaz, thus securing a spot on the podium. With this result, Perea not only brought an early joy to his country, but also earned the first medal of Day 2 in the judo discipline, becoming one of the standout athletes of the day.
The match was closely contested from start to finish, with both judokas showing technique and determination, but it was the Peruvian who managed the key moments better to claim victory.
