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Peruvian badminton players win medals in Denmark and Egypt

17:03 | Odense (Denmark), Oct. 21.

Peruvian representatives Pilar Jauregui and Jesus Salva climbed the podium at 2019 Victor Denmark Para-Badminton presented by Danisa, as well as Daniela Macias and Danica Nishimura at the Egypt International 2019.

Jauregui —gold medalist in the Women's Singles WH2 Final at Lima 2019 Parapan American Games— won the bronze medal in the Mixed Doubles WH1 – WH2 categories, alongside Italian Yuri Ferrigno. 

Likewise, Salva —who claimed bronze at the Parapan American Games— was awarded a bronze medal along Russian Alexander Mekhdiev. They placed third in Men's Doubles SS6 category. 

It should be noted Para-badminton player Pedro Pablo de Vinatea —who won a gold medal at the Parapan American Games — also participated in this event and is positioned among the eight best single players. 

Egypt International 2019

On the other hand, Macias and Nishimura won the bronze medal in the Women's Doubles Category. 

Furthermore, Macias was placed third in the Women's Singles category. 

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Published: 10/21/2019