Yumi Yuzuriha makes history by winning a medal at the Youth Bowling World Championships.

In an exciting day for Peruvian sports, Yumi Yuzuriha, a 20-year-old, made history by winning the first medal for Peru in a Youth Bowling World Championship. The news has filled all sports lovers in our country with pride, once again demonstrating that effort and dedication can lead to great achievements. Yuzuriha excelled in the Women's Singles category, in a tournament held in South Korea, where she managed to advance to the semifinals, securing a spot on the podium for Peru. Despite not making it to the final after facing Singaporean Arianne Tay, Yuzuriha showcased her talent and determination with every throw. In statements following her participation, Yuzuriha expressed her satisfaction at fulfilling a dream she had since she started playing bowling. "The idea of winning a world medal has always been a dream for me. I am happy to have given my best in every shot," commented the young athlete, visibly excited about her achievement. Yuzuriha's victory represents not only a personal triumph but also recognition of the joint effort carried out with the federation and the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD). The young athlete emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself and to the essence of Peruvian sports, showing that effort and dedication are key to success in any discipline. In addition to her outstanding performance in the individual category, Yuzuriha was part of the Peruvian women's team, alongside Ariana Komt, Ana Paz Gonzales, and Hidemi Segami, managing to place among the top 16 teams in the tournament. A result that reflects the talent and quality of Peruvian players on the international stage. In the men's division, the Peruvian representatives, Adrián Tokashiki, Diego Ahane, Kotaro Eda, and Daiki Eda, also had a notable participation, proving that Peruvian bowling has great potential in both categories. Coaches Gaby Zakimi and Ernesto Ávila have been fundamental in the development and preparation of the players for competitions at this level. In summary, the medal won by Yumi Yuzuriha at the Youth Bowling World Championship is an achievement that will be engraved in Peruvian sports history, demonstrating that with effort, dedication, and passion, great goals can be achieved. Her inspiring example motivates us to continue promoting the development of this discipline in our country and to support new talents seeking to shine on the international stage.