Pan American Weightlifting Championships held in Tepic, Mexico

The Pan American Weightlifting Championships in Tepic, Mexico, featured significant performances from Cuban and Venezuelan athletes across different age divisions.

In the Senior Pan American Championships, Cuban weightlifter Ludia Montero secured three medals in the 53 kg category, earning two silver medals and one bronze. Montero achieved a total lift of 183 kg, placing second in both the clean and jerk and the overall total. Cuban athlete Edisnel Corrales also earned three bronze medals in the men's 75 kg category with a total lift of 312 kg.

In the Junior Pan American Championships, Venezuela claimed the overall title, winning a total of 43 medals, including 29 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze. Notable individual performances included Ángel Rodríguez, who set a world record in the snatch at 165 kg in the 85 kg division, and Claudia Rengifo, who dominated the women's 68 kg category.