Juan Evangelista Venegas made history in Puerto Rican sports by winning the country's inaugural Olympic medal, a bronze in bantamweight boxing.

Venegas progressed through the initial three rounds by overcoming rivals from Egypt, Canada, and Ireland, however, suffered a defeat against Hungarian boxer Tibor Csík in the semi-finals.

He achieved a significant win for Puerto Rico by defeating Spanish boxer Alvaro Vicente in the bronze medal match.

In the sport of boxing, the Puerto Rican team demonstrated their strength once more, as a number of boxers advanced to the later rounds without securing any medals.

The games also signaled Puerto Rico's first appearance in judo, wrestling, and sailing, showcasing the island's increasing involvement in a broader array of sports.

This marked the initial occurrence of a Puerto Rican female, Carmen Milagros Vélez Vega, participating in the Olympics, showcasing her athletic talents for the island.

Despite not winning any medals, the basketball team placed 9th in the overall standings, and the delegation had impressive representation in athletics, fencing, shooting, and judo.

This marked Puerto Rico's debut in table tennis and badminton, demonstrating the expanding range of Olympic sports on the island.

In this Olympics, Puerto Rico participated in sports like sailing, swimming, and table tennis, showing the island's ongoing dedication to various athletic disciplines.

The games also signified Puerto Rico's involvement in sports such as taekwondo and shooting, showcasing the island's growing athletic influence on the global platform.

Jaime Espinal achieved a historic milestone by securing a silver medal in the 84 kg men's freestyle wrestling event.

Javier Culson, a highly esteemed hurdler and a top contender in his competition, secured a bronze medal in the men's 400m hurdles.

His accomplishment represented Puerto Rico's inaugural Olympic medal in the track and field category, contributing a fresh narrative to the island's athletic past.

The Puerto Rican athletes participated in boxing, judo, shooting, swimming, and table tennis, with a majority of them progressing to the subsequent rounds of their respective competitions.

At number 34 in the world rankings, Puig created a historic moment by securing the gold medal in the women's singles competition.

Puig's win was not just a personal accomplishment but also a historic event for Puerto Rican athletics, as it was the first Olympic gold medal ever won by the island.

Although no more medals were obtained, numerous athletes progressed to the next rounds in their events, showcasing the island's ongoing strong showing in global sports competitions.

The standout moment of the Games was Jasmine Camacho-Quinn's remarkable achievement in track and field, clinching gold in the women's 100m hurdles.

The beginning of the Tokyo Olympics included the first appearance of Puerto Rican table tennis athletes Adriana Díaz and Brian Afanador, who were flagbearers during the opening ceremony.

Both players displayed impressive skills, with Díaz advancing to the third round in the women's singles event, showcasing the increasing importance of table tennis in Puerto Rico.

Furthermore, Puerto Rico participated in various sports including boxing, judo, shooting, and swimming, with numerous athletes progressing to the later stages of their competitions.