Overview
- The Copa Panamericana Cadet and Junior series in Lima wrapped up with Peru claiming 14 cadet medals and six junior medals, including golds from Valentino Flores, Carla León and Hilary Lam.
- Hilary Lam’s junior -57 kg gold in Lima earned her 100 ranking points and moved her to first place in the world standings for that weight class.
- Valentino Flores won cadet -81 kg gold and was hailed by IPD officials as evidence that national support programs are producing results for young athletes.
- An international training camp led by Carlos Zegarra and Yuri Alvear trained about 140 athletes from roughly 15 countries and included technical coaching and anti‑doping education to improve teaching methods.
- The Tour de Judo Lima 2026 continues with South American U13 and U15 championships through June 6 and organizers say the events are part of a coordinated pathway to develop talent for the Pan American Games Lima 2027.