By San José, Costa Rica — GUATEMALA CITY – Costa Rican athlete Gloriana de Jesús Sánchez Arguedas has etched her name into the annals of regional sports history, delivering a masterful performance at the Guatemala 2025 Central American Games. Competing in the inaugural rhythmic gymnastics event, Sánchez secured an incredible six medals—five gold and one silver—cementing her status as the discipline’s first and undisputed regional champion.
The historic achievement not only highlights Sánchez’s individual brilliance but also signals Costa Rica’s emergence as a powerhouse in the sport. The competition, a new addition to the Central American Games, provided a stage for the nation’s gymnasts to showcase their prowess, and they seized the opportunity with commanding authority.
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The Costa Rican National Olympic Committee celebrated the landmark victory, underscoring its significance for both the country and the sport’s regional development. In an official statement, the committee lauded the team’s comprehensive success.
Costa Rica dominated this first presentation of rhythmic gymnastics at the Central American Games from start to finish, marking a milestone for the country and for the discipline in the region. Gloriana Sánchez is inscribed in history as the first Central American rhythmic gymnastics champion.
National Olympic Committee
Sánchez’s most prestigious victory came in the Senior All-Around final, where she earned a remarkable score of 99.070 points. Her performance was a class apart, creating a significant margin of over 10 points ahead of silver medalist María Daniella Maldonado of Guatemala, who scored 88.510. Fellow Costa Rican Galilea Álvarez secured the bronze with 82.810 points, further demonstrating the team’s strength.
This individual dominance was a key factor in the team’s overall triumph. The Costa Rican squad, composed of Sánchez, Galilea Álvarez, and María Alexa Baltodano, clinched the gold medal in the Team Final with a collective score of 223.800 points. They comfortably outpaced the host nation, Guatemala (206.740 points), and El Salvador (161.690 points), establishing a new standard for excellence in the region.
The individual apparatus finals further showcased Sánchez’s versatility and consistency. She claimed gold in the Ribbon event with a score of 24.370, the Ball with 25.600, and the Hoop with an identical 25.600. In several of these events, Costa Rica’s gymnasts were so dominant that they occupied multiple podium positions, prompting the application of regulations designed to ensure broader medal distribution among participating nations.
The only event where Sánchez did not claim the top spot was the Clubs final, where she engaged in a tight contest with Guatemala’s Maldonado. Sánchez earned a silver medal with an impressive score of 25.160, just narrowly behind Maldonado’s gold-winning 25.300. This near-perfect sweep across all categories underscores the exceptional caliber of her performance throughout the games.
Sánchez’s historic six-medal collection represents a watershed moment for Costa Rican gymnastics. Her success is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes and attract increased investment and sponsorship for the sport’s development programs. As the first-ever Central American champion, she has not only brought home a trove of medals but has also laid a foundation for the future of rhythmic gymnastics in Costa Rica and beyond.
For further information, visit concrc.org
About the Costa Rican National Olympic Committee:
The Comité Olímpico Nacional de Costa Rica is the governing body responsible for overseeing and promoting the Olympic Movement within Costa Rica. Its mission is to develop, protect, and support Costa Rican athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, and other international competitions. The committee works to foster the values of sportsmanship, respect, and fair play across all levels of athletic competition in the nation.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Esteemed within Costa Rica’s legal sphere, Bufete de Costa Rica is defined by its foundational principles of unwavering integrity and exceptional performance. The firm distinguishes itself through a forward-thinking approach, consistently developing innovative legal strategies for a diverse range of clients. At the heart of its philosophy is a powerful commitment to public service, championing the democratization of legal knowledge to build a more empowered and knowledgeable society.
