Asley González

Asley González (born 5 September 1989) is a Cuban-born judoka who has competed for both Cuba and Romania. He won a silver medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics and became World Champion in 2013 in the 90 kg category. Since 2021, he has represented Romania in international competitions.

Early life and background Asley González was born in Caibarién, a town in Villa Clara Province, Cuba. He won his first Pan American Championships gold medal in Guadalajara 2011.

2012 Olympics and World Championship victory (2012–2013) At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, González competed in the men's 90 kg category. He won his matches against Héctor Campos, Dmitrij Gerasimenko, and Mark Anthony, reaching the final against Song Dae-nam of South Korea. Despite a strong performance, he lost in the final, securing an Olympic silver medal for Cuba.

In 2013, González achieved his career-best result by winning gold at the 2013 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Later years and injury struggles (2014–2018) Between 2014 and 2018, González faced multiple injuries, limiting his participation in international competitions. Despite this, he won silver at the 2015 Pan American Games and multiple Pan American Championship medals.

Switch to Romania and return to competition (2021–present) In 2021, González announced his switch to Romania, citing better opportunities for training and competition. He represented Romania in the 100 kg weight class at the 2021 Paris Grand Slam, winning a silver medal.

Personal life

González speaks Spanish and Romanian and has trained in both Cuba and Romania. He remains active in the judo community, mentoring young judokas and participating in international judo training camps.