The Daily Journal.— Venezuela continues to deliver a strong performance at the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 in Argentina. Following Sunday’s competitions, the Venezuelan delegation has accumulated 89 medals, including 27 gold, 31 silver, and 31 bronze, placing the country fifth in the overall medal standings.
Brazil leads the standings with 71 gold, 58 silver, and 48 bronze medals, for a total of 177. Argentina follows with 43 gold, 45 silver, and 72 bronze medals, for a total of 160. Colombia ranks third with 39 gold, 37 silver, and 34 bronze medals, for a total of 110. Chile ranks fourth with 19 gold, 28 silver, and 34 bronze medals, for a total of 91. Venezuela ranks fifth with 27 gold, 31 silver, and 31 bronze medals, for a total of 89.
The Venezuelan team has steadily increased its medal count in recent days. On Friday, September 18, the delegation added 13 medals, including three gold, four silver, and six bronze, climbing the medal standings.
In recent competitions, Venezuelan cyclists secured three medals—one silver and two bronze—at the continental velodrome. Meanwhile, the wrestling team claimed three gold medals, while judo contributed two silver medals and one bronze in Rosario.
On Friday, boxing won four gold medals, while the mixed modern pentathlon added another gold. These results helped bring Venezuela’s medal count to 69 at that point and kept the delegation firmly in contention for a top-five finish.
With 89 medals and several events still ahead, Venezuela remains determined to finish among the five leading delegations at the South American Games. Its performance across combat sports, cycling, boxing, and mixed events continues to secure the country a prominent position in the overall Santa Fe 2026 medal standings.
