Panamanian athlete Veronica Correa won the gold medal in the bodyboarding discipline at the 2025 Bolivarian Games. In a tense final duel, she defeated Venezuelan surfer Rosmarky Alvarez. This victory marked Panama's fifth gold medal at the games, being held in Peru. Previously, the country's athletes had already secured gold in wrestling and three medals in gymnastics. In addition to Correa's gold, Panamanian surfers also won a silver and a bronze medal. It is worth noting that this victory was a revenge for Correa, as she had lost to her future opponent in the first round. After her win, she was carried out of the water on her teammates' shoulders before climbing to the top of the podium.
Panamanian Athlete Wins Gold at Bolivarian Games 2025
Panamanian Veronica Correa claimed the bodyboarding title with a tight final win over Rosmarky Alvarez. It's Panama's fifth gold at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Peru.
