Brandon Plaza Hernández: a Mexican taekwondo talent

Brandon Plaza Hernández is a Mexican taekwondo athlete born in Comonfort, Guanajuato. Since he began practicing taekwondo at the age of five, Brandon has shown his dedication and passion for the sport. Inspired by Olympic runner-up Oscar Salazar, Brandon decided to expand his goals in this discipline and represent the state of Querétaro since he was 12 years old.

In his sports career, Brandon has obtained important victories in international competitions, including a bronze medal at the Junior World Cup, the gold medal at the Spokane Pan American Championship in 2018 and the gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla in 2018, among others.

But his greatest achievement so far was in his debut at a World Taekwondo Adult Championship, where he managed to climb to the podium of honor and hang the silver medal in the -58 kg division. Brandon had an impeccable pace in the first rounds, quarterfinals and semifinals, demonstrating his ability on the mat.

In addition to his sporting success, Brandon has mentioned in several interviews that his motivation to continue competing in taekwondo is his love for the sport and his desire to keep improving. He has also mentioned that his next objective is the evaluation for the Pan American Games, and he is focused on achieving that pass.

Brandon has the support of his parents, the Mexican Taekwondo Federation and his coaches, who help him improve every day. In particular, he recognizes Professor Gabriel Chávez, his coach in Querétaro, for being an important part of his sports career.

“He became very important in my sports career, he is always with me in good times and bad, scolding me, supporting me, he received me in Querétaro, gave me the opportunity to represent the state and offered me a scholarship to study at the university, so I made the decision to go with my brothers to Querétaro and I am very proud to be part of this state, which gave me so much,” Brandon acknowledged.

In addition, it is important to mention that Brandon has a great career as a youth athlete, where he has excelled in national and international competitions. In 2017, he won the gold medal at the Junior Pan American Championships in Costa Rica, and in 2018 he won the bronze medal at the Junior World Championships in Tunisia.

At just 22 years of age, Brandon has already proven to be a top-level athlete in the world of taekwondo and a role model for young athletes in Mexico and around the world. His dedication, passion and commitment to the sport have led to important victories and achievements in his career, and he will undoubtedly continue to shine in the future.

In addition to his success in international competitions, Brandon Plaza Hernández has also excelled in the academic field. In 2020, he graduated from the Bachelor of Business Administration at the Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro, where he received a sports scholarship to study.

Brandon has mentioned in various interviews the importance of combining his sports career with his studies, and has highlighted the work of the Universidad Anahuac Querétaro in supporting athletes so that they can continue with their academic training.

In addition, Brandon has been recognized for his social work and his commitment to the community. In 2021, he participated in a campaign to help people affected by flooding in his home state of Guanajuato. He has also participated in events to promote the practice of taekwondo and promote values such as respect, discipline and perseverance among young people.

In summary, Brandon Plaza Hernández is an outstanding athlete in the world of taekwondo, with a sports career full of successes and achievements in international competitions. In addition, he has excelled in the academic field and in his social work, becoming an example of dedication and commitment both inside and outside the mat. His skill in taekwondo, his love for the sport and his desire to continue to improve make him a role model for many young athletes in Mexico and around the world.