Colombia’s Trailblazer: Nicolás Vélez Velásquez and His Historic Gold Medal Win At GG2023

Colombia’s Trailblazer: Nicolás Vélez Velásquez and His Historic Gold Medal Win At GG2023

Nicolás Vélez Velásquez, gold medalist in P22 at GG2023, is a trailblazing athlete from Colombia who has defied societal barriers to achieve greatness in taekwondo. His story is one of perseverance, passion, and the unwavering support of his family and coach. Nicolás hails from Envigado, a city known for its strong sports culture. His family—father

In 2021 Alma Levicoi, barely 9 years old, began timidly to practice Taekwondo ITF in the Social and Sports Club La Avispa de Batán and with pure enthusiasm, discipline and training, quickly achieved in Combate, several sporting successes accompanied by his instructors -Sergio Alderete and Alejandro Yapuncic- who included gold in the 32nd Province of Buenos Aires Championship, gold in the Metropolitan Championship, first place in the Open of Mart…