Taekwonists from Elche Raul Martinez Y Hugo Arillo They are taking firm steps towards being in the first place in the world rankings and taking place in the next step. 2024 Paris Olympics.
last sunday, Albanian G-2 International Open held in Tiranaand both represent Spainmanaged to get on the podium and hang bronze medal.
Martínez, who placed third in the category, minus 87 kilos, fought the first match, starting from the first seed. In the second he beat the Greek representative and once secured in the semi-finals 40 points for rankingHe was cautious as he had some discomfort in his calf and did not object to it.
Arillo, who participated in the category under 58 kilograms, came in third and added 40 points. Greece and Sweden and lose the semi-final with the wrestler Azerbaijan.
The next target of the two taewondists from Elche is, Manchester Grand Prix to be held from 18-24 October; and most importantly, world Championshipwill happen, 13-20 Novemberon Mexican town of Guadalajara.
Raul Martinez is 31 years old. and wants to be in Paris 2024 before retiring after participating in the Tokyo Olympics.
Hugo Arillo is only 20 years oldHe was the young European runner-up last week and his dream is to qualify for the Paris event.