Cuban Judo Coaches and Athlete Honored with Pan American Judo Confederation Awards
HAVANA, Cuba – Cuban judo has been recognized for excellence with several awards from the Pan American Judo Confederation (PJC) for 2025. Coaches Julio Alderete and Ivis Dueñas Alonso, along with athlete Luis Torres Cobas, have been honored for their contributions to the sport.
Award Recipients
Julio Alderete was awarded as the Senior Coach of the Year, while Ivis Dueñas Alonso received the honor as the Paralympic Judo / Adapted Coach of the Year. Luis Torres Cobas was selected in the Veteran Men’s category as an athlete.
PJC Recognition
The Pan American Judo Confederation highlighted that these awards recognize not only exceptional sporting results but also the embodiment of the values of Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo. The PJC stated that the winners met the highest standards established in their Evaluation and Voting Manual.
Complete List of 2025 CPJ Annual Award Winners
- Senior Coach: Julio Alderete (Cuba)
- Junior Coach: Erika Miranda (Brazil)
- Cadet Coach: María Portela (Brazil)
- Veterans Coach: Rosana Barros (Brazil)
- Kata Coach: Rob Schab (United States)
- Paralympic Judo Coach / Adapted: Ivis Dueñas Alonso (Cuba)
Selection Process
Nominations for these awards were officially submitted by National Federations to the CPJ Recognition Commission, based on a year of exceptional athletic performance, technique, and commitment to the values of judo. Cuban News reported on February 16, 2026, that the selections were made after a rigorous deliberation process.
Further Information
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