A young delegation of gymnasts from Belize has delivered a historic performance at one of Central America and the Caribbean’s top artistic gymnastics tournaments, returning home with an impressive total of 22 medals across multiple competition categories.
The multi-day El Salto Team Challenge, hosted this year in El Salvador, ran from May 28 to 31, drawing competitive squads from across the entire Central American and Caribbean region. The Belizean delegation competed under the joint banner of SESA Gymnastics and the Gymnastics Federation of Belize, going up against some of the most promising young talent in the regional gymnastics scene.
Two team members stood out for their exceptional individual achievements: gymnasts Selene Bedran and Adrianna Paz both advanced through qualifying rounds to earn spots in the event finals. Against stiff competition from top-ranked regional gymnasts, the pair held their ground, turning in strong performances that cemented Belize’s growing reputation as an emerging force in regional youth gymnastics.
This 22-medal result marks a major new milestone for the development of gymnastics in Belize, highlighting the success of local training programs and the growing skill level of the country’s young athletic talent. It also sets a new benchmark for future Belizean gymnastics delegations competing in regional international events, inspiring the next generation of young gymnasts across the country.