NewsWhore
07-24-2007, 05:10 PM
After a slow start, the DR is finally regrouping itself at this year's Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro. In boxing, a strong spot for the DR, yesterday at least two bronze medals in the 51 kilo and 75 kilo weight classes were guaranteed by boxers Juan Carlos Payano Argenis Nunez.
Also the DR's female table tennis team will also be guaranteed no less than a bronze medal in this year's games. The team beat Venezuela in its last match and today will play against Canada with a chance to move into the finals.
In tennis, Victor Estrella and Jhonson Garcia both debuted with strong showings.
The DR has a total of 10 medals in this year's games, three gold, one silver and six bronze. The team expects to return home with at least 18 medals.
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Also the DR's female table tennis team will also be guaranteed no less than a bronze medal in this year's games. The team beat Venezuela in its last match and today will play against Canada with a chance to move into the finals.
In tennis, Victor Estrella and Jhonson Garcia both debuted with strong showings.
The DR has a total of 10 medals in this year's games, three gold, one silver and six bronze. The team expects to return home with at least 18 medals.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)