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South American Games 2026: Medal race intensifies in Santa Fe

The XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 continue with intense competition across various disciplines. Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia are currently leading the medal standings.

In recent highlights, Argentina made history by winning the first-ever gold medal in esports with its Valorant team. Other notable Argentine achievements include bronze medals in men's team cycling and judo, as well as silver and bronze in water skiing by the Giorgis brothers. The Entre Ríos province of Argentina has also contributed significantly, with 15 medals including two golds in Stand Up Paddle by Juliette Duhaime.

Paraguay has seen success through the Narváez sisters, who both secured bronze medals in judo, and the women's rugby 7 team, which earned bronze after defeating Uruguay. Meanwhile, Venezuela's women's softball team secured gold with a shutout victory over Brazil, qualifying for the 2027 Pre-Olympic Qualifier.

In volleyball, the Brazilian men's team secured their qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after defeating Argentina 3-0, also claiming the South American Championship title.

Entities

Argentina · Argentina · Brazil · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Colombia · Diego Placente · Elvismar Rodríguez · Gabriela Narváez · Juegos Suramericanos Santa Fe 2026 · Paloma Narváez

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sofía García won the women's individual golf gold medal with a score of 13 under par.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraguay defeated Argentina 2-1 in the opening match of the men's U-19 football tournament. clubmidland.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Junior Gamarra and Pedro Zarza scored the goals for Paraguay to secure the win. clubmidland.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paraguayan mixed golf team won the gold medal.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The results of the golf competition were confirmed by the Santa Fe 2026 organization.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Franco Domínguez scored the first goal for Argentina in the match against Paraguay. clubmidland.com.ar

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VISTAHERMOSA BRILLÓ EN INTERCOLEGIADOS [elperiodicodeportivo.com.co]
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