COOn July 25, the Colombian women's under-19 national team won gold in underwater hockey at the World Championship held in Gebze, Turkey. The team went undefeated throughout the tournament, marking a historic achievement for Colombian sports. The success was led by coach Fredy Antonio Miranda Duarte, who trained the team since the 2019 World Championship in Sheffield, England, where Colombia finished as runners-up. Miranda, originally from Girardota, Antioquia, developed his coaching career through various institutions including Comfama, the University of Antioquia, and the Catholic University of Oriental. He founded the Galápagos Club in 2010, which became a training ground for many players in the current squad. After the pandemic delayed the 2020 World Championship, Colombia placed 14th in the 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With more preparation time, Miranda and his team focused on physical and mental readiness, leading to their victory in Gebze.
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