ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE → MONTRÉAL, CANADA
KENJI ESCRICHFROM CHILETO THE WORLD.
Kenji is heading to Canada. A new tatami. The same dedication. Be part of his journey to the Montreal Junior Panamerican Cup.
NEXT COMPETITION / 05.11.2026
MONTRÉAL IS WAITING.
Counting down to the start of November 5 in Montréal, not the time of his bout. Montréal is 2 hours behind Chile.
ANTOFAGASTA IS THE STARTING POINT.
01 / HIS STORY
THE JOURNEY STARTS AT HOME.
From Antofagasta to the international tatami. One step at a time.
Kenji’s journey is built on training and commitment alongside his sensei, Erik Escrich. He took part in the sports specialisation stage of Crecer en Movimiento. In 2022, representing Colegio Inglés San José in the under-14 division, he qualified for the national final of the School Sports Games.
In 2024, he competed at the Cadet World Championships in Lima. Returning to Lima in May 2026, he won Panamerican silver in both cadet and junior competition. Now he is going to Montréal: another opportunity to grow and represent his city.
02 / THE JOURNEY SO FAR
EVERY TATAMI, A STEP FORWARD.
- 2022
Early steps
Qualified for the national school final. Under-14, Colegio Inglés San José.
- 2024
The world stage
Competed at the Cadet World Championships in Lima, −90 kg.
- 05.2026
Two silvers in Lima
Runner-up at both the Cadet and Junior Panamerican Cups.
- 11.2026
Heading to Montréal
November 5. Junior Panamerican Cup. The next chapter.
MILESTONES ALONG THE WAY
IJF rankings as of October 23, 2026.
03 / THE NEXT CHALLENGE
A NEW COUNTRY. THE SAME DREAM.
Kenji will compete at the Montreal Junior Panamerican Cup 2026. An international junior judo competition and a new challenge in his journey.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026Montreal Junior Panamerican Cup 2026
VENUECentre Pierre-Charbonneau3000 Rue Viau, Montréal, Quebec
04 / RESULTS
DEDICATION LEAVES ITS MARK.
| Date | Competition / location | Category | Result | Final opponent | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | School Sports GamesChile | Sub 14 | Qualified for national final | — | Official link pending |
| 2024 | Cadet World ChampionshipsLima, Peru | -90 kg | Participation | — | Official link pending |
| May 30, 2026 | Cadet Panamerican CupLima, Peru | -90 kg | 2nd · Silver | Matthew Molchanov | Official link pending |
| May 31, 2026 | Junior Panamerican CupLima, Peru | -90 kg | 2nd · Silver | Matthew Molchanov | Official link pending |
05 / WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
HELP MAKE THE JOURNEY HAPPEN.
Contributions are intended for the costs of this competition. Confirmed amounts will be published here.
Travel
Accommodation
Entry fees
Other trip expenses
06 / BE PART OF THE JOURNEY
THE NEXT STEP IS ONE WE TAKE TOGETHER.
Choose an amount and check the official ways to contribute. You can also share his story or get your company involved.
Selected suggested contribution: $10.000
Support KenjiYOUR SUPPORT CROSSES BORDERS.
Official contribution channels will be available here once confirmed by the family.
From Chile
No confirmed channel is available for this option yet.
From abroad
No confirmed channel is available for this option yet.
International reference / $10.000
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07 / ON AND OFF THE TATAMI
MOMENTS THAT MATTER.
Bout videos
Authorised bout videos will be published here.
08 / PRESS AND RECOGNITION
A STORY WORTH SHARING.
Biography, athlete profile and results in Spanish, English and French.
Confirmed coverage and recognition will be collected here.
09 / JOURNEY JOURNAL
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES.
HEADING TO CANADA
Next stop: Montréal
On November 5, 2026, Kenji will compete at the Montreal Junior Panamerican Cup at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau. This journal will share news from the trip and his upcoming competitions.
IN HIS CORNER.
Your company can be part of Kenji’s journey too.
BEFORE YOU CONTRIBUTE.
What will the money be used for?
Contributions are intended for travel, accommodation, entry fees and other expenses related to competing in Montréal. Confirmed amounts will be published on this website.
What happens if there are surplus funds?
The family has yet to confirm the policy for any surplus funds. It will be published here before contribution channels are enabled.
How will progress be shared?
News will be shared in the journey journal. The support section will display confirmed amounts; no percentage will be shown until a goal is set.
Can I contribute from another country?
Yes, through the international channels enabled by the family on this website. Check your payment provider’s fees and exchange rate before paying.
ANTOFAGASTA → MONTRÉAL / 2026
SOME JOURNEYS ARE SHARED.
Thank you for supporting Kenji. From Antofagasta, his story continues in Montréal.
Contact
LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT.
Contact for companies, sponsors and media.
The family’s official contact will be available here.