VOICED : Antonio Díaz, el maestro de karate venezolano que alista un adiós de oro en Tokio-2020

Antonio Díaz, a Venezuelan karate champion, aims for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after a successful career with multiple medals. Inspired by watching the Rio Olympics, he decided to compete despite his age. Díaz remains confident in his skills but acknowledges the growing competition from younger athletes. His journey includes winning gold at the 2019 Pan American Games and overcoming a knee injury to pursue his Olympic dream.

What inspired Antonio Díaz to continue his karate career and aim for the Tokyo Olympics?

• The inclusion of karate in the Olympics

• A personal challenge to himself

• The chance to win another gold medal

• Encouragement from his family

How does Antonio Díaz feel about competing at the age of 41?

• He is worried about his physical condition

• He is confident in his technique

• He believes he is too old to compete

• He thinks the competition is too easy

What has changed in the karate competition landscape according to Díaz?

• There are fewer young competitors

• The rules have become stricter

• Karate is no longer popular

• There is more support for athletes

What significant achievement did Díaz accomplish in the current Olympic cycle?

• Winning a silver medal at the World Championships

• Securing a gold medal at the Pan American Games

• Coaching a national team

• Breaking a world record in kata

How did Díaz handle his knee injury before the Olympics?

• He decided to retire from competition

• He switched to a different sport

• He chose to live with the pain

• He underwent surgery immediately