The Guatemalan badminton team successfully closed its participation in the Peru International Series 2026by winning two gold medals and one silver, results that strengthen his preparation for the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026scheduled from July 24 to August 8 in the Dominican Republic.
The tournament was held from July 1 to 5 and brought together representatives from 12 countries. Guatemala competed with Jonathan Solís, Christopher Martínez, Diana Corleto, Nikté Sotomayor, Yeison del Cid, Fátima Gutiérrez and Luisa Santizo.
At the end of the competition, The gold medals came thanks to Diana Corleto and Nikté Sotomayor, champions in women’s doubles, as well as Christopher Martínez and Diana Corleto, who won in mixed doubles. The medal of silver went to Jonathan Solís and Christopher Martínez, finalists in men’s doubles.
The importance of these results represented the closing of the ranking that will define the seedings for the Central American and Caribbean Games. Corleto and Sotomayor will arrive in Santo Domingo as the second seeded couple of the contest.
Golden road in women’s doubles
Corleto and Sotomayor began their journey with a solid victory over the Peruvians Antonia Bragagnini and Aliah Ugaz by 21-7 and 21-5. In the quarterfinals they beat the locals Valentina Carrillo and Ariana Munar by 21-13 and 21-5.
The pass to the final came after beating Naomi Junco and Namie Miyahira in an intense duel that ended 21-18, 22-20 and 16-21. Already in the dispute for the title, the Guatemalan duo defeated Fernanda Munar and Rafaela Munar to win the gold medal.
Comeback to win gold
In mixed doubles, Christopher Martínez and Diana Corleto They advanced directly to the round of 32 after receiving a bye. They later defeated Lorenzo Valdivieso and Valentina Carrillo by 21-5 and 21-11; In the quarterfinals they eliminated the Argentines Santiago Otero and Iona Gualdi with scores of 21-10 and 21-4, while in the semifinals they defeated the Brazilians Klerton Zaidan and María Julia Da Cruz by 21-11 and 21-7.
The final was the most demanding test. Against the Italians Giovanni Toti and Fernanda Saponara, the Guatemalan couple lost the first set 19-21, but reacted with authority to come back in the match by winning the second set 21-19 and closing the match with a resounding 21-11 that secured them the second gold medal for Guatemala.
Silver in men’s doubles
Jonathan Solís and Christopher Martínez They also put in an outstanding performance by reaching the men’s doubles final. The national duo won the silver medal after losing to the Americans Ryan Nibu and Joshua Yang by 18-21 and 17-21.
Before playing the championship match, the Guatemalans beat rivals from Peru, El Salvador and Argentina to secure their place in the final.
Guatemala medal table
Gold – Women’s Doubles
- Diana Corleto / Nikté Sotomayor
Gold – Mixed Doubles
- Christopher Martínez / Diana Corleto
Silver – Men’s Doubles
- Jonathan Solis / Christopher Martínez