Guatemalan athlete Kevin Cordón continues to write his name in the history of national sports with golden letters. The badminton player originally from La Unión, Zacapa, once again demonstrated his international hierarchy by winning the gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, bringing a new medal to the Guatemalan delegation.
The experienced athlete, known as the “Golden Lefty”beat the Mexican Luis Montoya 2-1 in sets, after a disputed and exciting final, and reaffirmed his status as one of the main figures in Guatemalan and regional sports.
A national sports legend
The victory represents Kevin Cordón’s fifth title in the Central American and Caribbean Games, a figure that confirms his dominance in this discipline for almost two decades.
His gold medals were obtained in:
- 🥇 Cartagena 2006
- 🥇 Mayagüez 2010
- 🥇 Veracruz 2014
- 🥇 Barranquilla 2018
- 🥇 Santo Domingo 2026
With this new achievement, Cordón expands a career that has made him one of the main references of Guatemalan sports in the international arena.
Pride for Guatemala
From his beginnings as a native of Zacapa to becoming the protagonist of the Olympic Games, the Pan American Games and regional competitions, Kevin Cordón has been an example of discipline, perseverance and excellence.
His career has inspired new generations of Guatemalan athletes and has placed national badminton on stages where it had rarely had a leading role. Each achievement reflects years of work and the commitment of an athlete who has defended the blue and white colors.
New medal for Guatemala
Obtaining the gold medal also represented a valuable contribution for Guatemala in the medal table of the Central American and Caribbean Games. With this medal, the country achieved its fourth gold medal in this edition, after those obtained in poomsae, skeet, skating and badminton, thanks to the triumph of Kevin Cordón.
Once again, Kevin Cordón responded in a decisive moment and demonstrated his hierarchy and experience in the regional competition. His victory not only strengthened Guatemala’s position in the medal table, but also reaffirmed why he is considered one of the most important athletes in the country.
With his victory over Luis Montoya, the “Golden Lefty” He returned to the top of the podium and consolidated a legacy that transcends generations, in addition to reaffirming his place among the main figures of Guatemalan sports.