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South American Games 2026: Argentina and Paraguay lead medal counts

The XIII South American Games in Santa Fe, Argentina, are seeing intense competition as regional powerhouses vie for position in the medal standings.

Argentina has solidified its second-place position in the overall medal table, surpassing 240 total medals. Key performances include Micaela Levaggi, who secured gold in both the 1,500m and 5,000m athletics events, and significant contributions from the canoeing and racquetball teams. The Argentine men's U-19 football team also advanced to the final after defeating Peru.

Paraguay has demonstrated strong athletic results, notably through Lars Flaming, who set a new South American record in the javelin throw. In football, the Paraguayan U-20 team secured the gold medal after a penalty shootout victory against Argentina, marking them as two-time champions.

Other notable individual achievements include Venezuelan athletes dominating in karate and taekwondo, with Yohandri Granado winning gold in the -58kg taekwondo category. Additionally, Bolivian karateka Sol Sandoval earned a bronze medal, securing qualification for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima.

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Alexa Michel Cuero · Alexa Michel Cuero Cuadrado · Arbey Alarcón · Argentina · Argentina Under-19 National Team · Bolivia · Horacio Cifuentes · Jair Alexis Cuero Muñoz · Julián Steven Horta · Micaela Levaggi · Milan Freyres · Paraguay

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina maintains second place in the overall medal standings at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games. www.diariodebatepregon.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina won 29 medals in a single day, including 11 gold, 9 silver, and 9 bronze. www.diariodebatepregon.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombian sprinter Ronal Longa won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. www.radiogol.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paraguay U-20 football team is playing Argentina in the gold medal final at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games.

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