Pocos recursos, mucha alegría, así puede definirse el recibimiento de la medallista olímpica cubana Yusneilys Guzmán, tras regresar desde París al municipio Diez de Octubre, La Habana. En imágenes publicadas en las redes sociales, pueden observarse dos cakes en una mesa, y lo que parecen pomos de refrescos y ron (de la bodega), pero el rostro de la gladiadora evidencia satisfacción entre los vítores de sus vecinos. El periodista Yasel Porto dio detalles de la llegada en Facebook.
The Historic Achievement
“La Chiqui", as she is affectionately known, made history as the first Cuban female wrestler to win a medal in the Summer Olympics. She clinched a silver medal in the 50-kilogram freestyle category. Trained by the experienced Filiberto Delgado, Guzmán lost this Wednesday to the favored American Sara Ann Hildebrandt (0-3), although a “stroke of luck” (or fate) led her to that medal contention.
Guzmán triumphed in her debut against Turkish wrestler Evi Demirhan (7-6) and dominated Lithuanian Gabija Dilyte (10-0) in the quarterfinals. However, she fell to India's Vinesh Vinesh (0-5) in the semifinals. But in an unexpected turn of events, her opponent failed the routine weigh-in, was automatically disqualified, and this opened the door for the Cuban athlete.
Key Moments and Future Prospects for Yusneilys Guzmán
Given the interest surrounding Yusneilys Guzmán's journey and achievements, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
What did Yusneilys Guzmán achieve at the Olympics?
Yusneilys Guzmán won a silver medal in the 50-kilogram freestyle wrestling category, making her the first Cuban female wrestler to achieve this feat at the Summer Olympics.
Who trained Yusneilys Guzmán?
Yusneilys Guzmán was trained by Filiberto Delgado, a seasoned wrestling coach.
What were some key matches for Guzmán in the Olympics?
Guzmán defeated Evi Demirhan of Turkey (7-6), Gabija Dilyte of Lithuania (10-0), but lost to Vinesh Vinesh of India (0-5) in the semifinals. She was later given a chance to compete for a medal due to her opponent's disqualification.