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How Luis Ramón Garrido Esquivel Earned His Place in Paris 2024

Luis Ramón Garrido Esquivel's journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics is a tale of triumph over adversity. From injury setbacks to illness, he persevered, securing his spot through sheer determination.

Mexicanist

Apr 14, 2024 — 4 min read

Luis Ramón Garrido Esquivel, Mexican badminton champion, qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics amidst adversity. Credit: CONADE

After finishing his participation in the XXVII Pan American Individual Championship in Guatemala, Luis Ramón Garrido Esquivel mathematically consolidates his qualification to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, via the Badminton World Federation (BWF) international ranking.

The athlete, champion in the Central American and Caribbean Games San Salvador 2023, closed the continental competition in the quarterfinals round of the men's singles against Brazilian Olympian Ygor Coelho by a score of 2-1 (21-19, 16-21 and 16-21).

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