Greco Roman wrestling delivered one of the most emotional moments of the day with the retirement of Bolivian referee Carlos Roca, who officiated his final match in Panama 2026.
The official ended his career after overseeing the bout between Colombian Jhoel Valencia and Peruvian Guillermo Dávila. The match, full of intensity, ended in a narrow 5-4 victory for the Peruvian, in a finish that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Beyond the result, all attention turned to Roca, who received recognition from athletes, coaches, and the crowd in a moment filled with respect and emotion for his career in the sport.
Thus, amid applause, Carlos Roca said goodbye to refereeing, leaving a special memory in these Youth South American Games Panama 2026
