Guatemala City recently played host to a vibrant showcase of young squash talent as 158 junior athletes, ranging from under-11 to under-17, competed in the II Pan American Junior Open. Held from August 28–31 at the Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Squash, the event drew players from 17 countries across the Pan American region, all battling for prestigious age-group titles and national pride. This was the first year a U11 and U13 boy’s and girl’s draw was added.
PANAM Squash President Sergio Becerra honored Maycol Padilla, General Manager of the National Squash Sports Association of Guatemala, with a special Appreciation Award. The recognition highlighted the exceptional organization of the tournament, which included thoughtful amenities such as free transportation, tournament shirts, thermoses, and complimentary accommodation for 120 players.
The championship marked a historic milestone for Guatemala, with its young athletes earning two silver and five bronze medals—a significant achievement that underscored the country’s growing presence on the international squash stage.
Delivering a tournament of this scale required precision and expertise. Technical Director and Championship Referee Leonard Arozena showcased outstanding leadership by orchestrating an impressive 474 matches across 10 courts—all within just four days.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 PAN AM JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONS!
BOYS U11 GIRL’S U11
GOLD– Santiago Mateus -Colombia Lisel Roblero- Mexico
SILVER- Jose Carreno- Colombia Alexis Arjoon- Guyana
BRONZE– Emiliano Villasenor-Mexico Verónica Martinez- Colombia
& Maral Hernández- Mexico & Natalia Romero- Guatemala
BOYS U13 GIRL’S U13
GOLD –Tomas Gonzalez-Colombia Delila Pease- BVI
SILVER– Ethan Bulkan- Guyana Alisson Rubio- Guatemala
BRONZE- Lucas Saraiva Cure-Brazil Gia Ghuran- Trinidad & Tobago
& Marcelo Rosero-Ecuador & Sofia Romero- Guatemala
BOYS U15 GIRL’S U15
GOLD- Thomas Gavilanes-Ecuador Ginebra Jasso- Mexico
SILVER- Sami Alrajhi-Guatemala Bianca Minchón- Peru
BRONZE- Dylan Zapeta-Guatemala Karen Barrera- Guatemala
& Nicholas Moreno (Mexico) & Maria Zegarra (Peru)
BOYS U17 GIRL’S U17
GOLD- Amaro Castillo-Peru Mayra Ramos-Mexico
SILVER- Carlos Torres- Peru Gabriela Buenrostro- Mexico
BRONZE- Rodrigo Valera (Peru) Malika Markman- Canada
& Juan Nino (Colombia) & Ana Romero- Guatemala
OVERALL CHAMPION – MEXICO 
DRAWS- https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draws.aspx?id=19debc28-6d36-4fdc-b9fa-39ebda0ae5e0