USA REACHES TWO GOLD WINS IN TABLE TENNIS

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The big final of the women’s doubles table tennis championships at the II ASU 2025 Pan American Games took place at the National Sports Secretariat, where the audience enjoyed a show full of excitement and talent.

In a vibrant final, the United States delegation was crowned champion in the women’s doubles table tennis competition, taking home the gold medal. The key figures in this achievement were Tashiya Piyadasa and Satya Aspathi, who showed great confidence, camaraderie, and team spirit to reach the top of the podium.

“It’s a dream come true. We’ve worked very hard to get here, and to be able to take home the gold medal for our country is incredible,” said an excited Tashiya Piyadasa.

Second place went to Brazil, which took home the silver medal thanks to the outstanding performance of Karina Senaga and Beatriz Mendonca. The Brazilian duo fought tirelessly and demonstrated a competitive level that reflects the growth of table tennis in their country.

“We are very happy. Of course, we always dreamed of gold, but reaching the final and winning the silver medal is a huge reward for us and for Brazil. It was a very tough tournament and we
gave our all,” said Karina Senaga.

The bronze medal went to the Puerto Rican and Colombian teams. Edmarie Leon and Kristal Melendez for Puerto Rico made it to the podium thanks to their great dedication, while Mariana Rodríguez and Ana Isaza for Colombia stood out for their dedication and camaraderie, rounding out the award-winning players’ performance with a bang.

Written by: Ruth Bonnin and Liz Perez.