Yakelín Estornell continues to make history with golden letters, after becoming the first Guantanamo woman with a national boxing title.
Her foray into judo, her success in wrestling and her rebirth in boxing, when it seemed like the twilight of her active life, make her one of the most notable female exponents of the sport in Guantanamo.
The feat took place in Havana´s Rafael Trejo hall, during the finals of the First National Women’s Boxing Championship. There, in the 66 kg, her new division – previously 75 kg -, the easternmost representative won without much effort against Yadira Rodríguez from Cienfuegos.
Arianne Imbert (66 Kg) and Julianne Díaz (60 Kg) finished third, so one gold and two bronze medals were the final results for Guantanamo women in the fight.
According to the newspaper Jit, Santiago Suárez, technical head of women’s boxing, congratulated Legnis Cala from Havana and Estornell, who will represent Cuba in the qualifying tournament to be held in the Italian city of Busto Arsizio, from February 29 to March 12.
Source: Veneremos
Translated By Ilia Charon
