Havana, November 1 (ACN) -- The Cuban men's duo of Andy Pereira and Jorge Campos completed on Tuesday their golden performance in that table tennis event, corresponding to the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, where this sport has already brought two sensational titles.

At the Olympic Training Center, the Cuban duo beat Brazilians Hugo Calderano and Vitor Ishiy four sets to two (5-11, 11-8, 11-8, 12-10, 8-11 and 11-7) to win the gold medal and give another great joy to the fans of table tennis.

We are very happy with this result, it was something that my partner and I were missing, and despite the quality of the opponents we always trusted in ourselves and played a match well above the level to be champions, Pereira told the press in the mixed zone.

We fought every point and never gave up, and you can see we have made history because we have never won gold in men's doubles before, we are really excited and proud, he said.

I want to thank everyone who supported us unconditionally, the coaching staff, the teammates and the Cuban people who I know are enjoying this triumph as much as we are, he said.

In the case of Campos, he said he was immensely happy that once again table tennis continues to contribute to the delegation's medal count, and even more so with another gold medal.

This Monday, Campos and his partner in the mixed doubles Daniela Fonseca won the crown, also with success in the final against a Brazilian duo.

With this performance, the Caribbean nation returned to the top of the podium in this sport at the continental level, something that had not happened since Indianapolis 1987.

And now, for even more happiness, came the second title of a discipline that is working with seriousness and long light, in search of higher goals and taking sure steps towards Central Caribbean and Pan American glory.