Ángelo Caro and another joy to Peru: this was his award at the Junior Pan American Games | VIDEO

Ángel Caro gave Peru a new joy. This Friday afternoon, the Peruvian had a great performance and finished second in the skateboarding discipline of the Cali-Valle 2021 Junior Pan American Games, thus obtaining the silver medal..

At the Skate Park Calida, the Peruvian athlete showed the best of his talent and, although he could not be at the top of the podium, his work was recognized with a silver medal. In the end, Caro obtained a score of 24.23, behind the Brazilian Lucas Rabelo (29.12). Colombian Juan Carlos Polania (22.16) completed the podium.

The 22-year-old skater looked very excited at the award ceremony. Sports authorities and some spectators were present at the ceremony. The coronation ended with the Brazilian anthem, after Rabelo hangs the gold one.

“Silver medal! Our skater Ángelo Caro gets the first medal for Peru at the I Junior Pan American Games in Cali. Let’s keep supporting! “, was the message of the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD) to celebrate the success of the athlete.

Before traveling, Ángelo Caro, fifth in Tokyo 2020, was very excited about his participation in the Cali-Valle Junior Pan American Games.

“I am excited about the possibility of returning with a medal to Peru, since he trained hard to improve himself. I thank the Peruvian Olympic Committee (COP), for all the support they provide to athletes, to have a good participation in international tournaments “, he mentioned.