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South American Games 2026 conclude in Santa Fe with Brazil leading medal table

The 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe have concluded, with Brazil securing the top position in the medal standings. Argentina finished in second place with a total of 293 medals, including 81 gold, 87 silver, and 125 bronze. Notable Argentine achievements included strong performances in canoeing, swimming, and tennis, though some officials faced criticism regarding athlete funding.

Paraguay concluded the competition with 37 medals, including 9 golds. A highlight for the Paraguayan team was the men’s U-20 football squad, which secured the gold medal after an undefeated campaign and a penalty shootout victory against Argentina. Other significant Paraguayan wins included gold in padel, squash, and athletics.

The closing ceremony at Parque del Sur featured high attendance and emphasized regional unity. Odesur President Mario Moccia noted that the event was among the most well-attended in the competition’s history, involving over 4,000 athletes from 15 nations across 43 sports.

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Antolín Alcaraz · Argentina · Argentina · Argentina National Under-19 Football Team · Argentina National Volleyball Team · Argentina national football team · Argentina national under-20 football team · Brasil · Brazil · Brazil · Chile · Chile

Sources

- VGG Noticias [periodicovggnoticias.com.ar]