Paola Pliego (born 21 February 1994) is a Mexican taekwondo practitioner who competes in the women's heavyweight division. She has represented Mexico at numerous international competitions, including the World Taekwondo Championships and the Pan American Games.
Early life and education
Pliego was born in Sinaloa, Mexico. Details regarding her early education and introduction to taekwondo are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Career
International competition
- World Taekwondo Championships – Pliego won a gold medal in the women's +73 kg category at the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships held in Guadalajara, Mexico. This victory marked her first world title.
- Pan American Games – She earned a silver medal in the women's +67 kg event at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
National achievements
Pliego has secured multiple titles at the Mexican National Taekwondo Championships, establishing herself as one of the leading athletes in the heavyweight division within the country.
Olympic participation
As of the latest available information (2023), Pliego has not qualified for or competed in the Olympic Games.
Style and technique
Competing in the heavyweight class, Pliego is noted for her powerful kicking techniques and strategic use of distance management. Specific technical analyses of her matches are limited in public literature.
Personal life
Information about Pliego's personal life, including family and extracurricular activities, is not widely reported in reliable sources.
References
- World Taekwondo Federation. “Results Book – 2022 World Taekwondo Championships.” 2022.
- Pan American Sports Organization. “Taekwondo Results – Lima 2019.” 2019.
External links
- [Paola Pliego profile at World Taekwondo] (link not provided)
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