Hugo Arillo This would already be sufficient for qualification Paris Olympic Games. Actually, made it according to the ranking. However The 21-year-old young fighter from Elche will have a very difficult time because another Spaniard, Adrián Vicente, is above him in the rankings and Spain can only have one place per kilo..

Arillo last weekend Manchester Grand PrixThe last tournament of the season where the first Olympic tickets are determined. Taekwondo athlete from Elche achieved a commendable success bronze medalin the category less than 58 kilosAfter defeating the representatives France and Korea. Lost in the semi-finals Italy and since the fight for third place was not played, Tunisia.


Hugo Arillo with his bronze medal RFET

Bronze allows the athlete from Elche to establish himself in the rankings. world’s top six. However, silver medalist Adrián Vicente is in third place In principle, if nothing goes wrong, Paris will represent Spain in 2024.

It was a coincidence that somewhat frustrated Arillo’s dreams of participating in the next Olympics.

Now we just have to wait, but it is never desirable to be in Paris because of an injury or a problem with a teammate..

Besides Adrián Vicente, Spain takes away two more Olympic passports due to medication Adriana Cerezo (-49 kilos) and Javier Pérez (-68 kilos)). Both won silver medals in Manchester.

The 21-year-old taekwondo player from Elche is currently world secondI’m sure you’ll have another chance in the future.