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2026 South American Games competition

Overview

The XIII South American Games in Santa Fe, Rosario, and Rafaela have concluded, with Brazil securing the top position in the final medal standings. Brazil finished with 312 total medals (122 gold, 107 silver, and 83 bronze), marking its fourth time leading the competition.

Host nation Argentina placed second with 293 medals (81 gold, 87 silver, and 125 bronze). A major highlight for the host was the Argentina national handball team, known as ‘Los Gladiadores’, which secured the gold medal with an undefeated record. Notable Argentine successes included swimmer Macarena Ceballos, who secured five medals, and the men’s 4x400m relay team, which earned silver.

Following the games, the Santa Fe Provincial Government provided financial recognition to 74 athletes in a ceremony led by Governor Maximiliano Pullaro. A total of 326 million pesos was allocated to support the delegation, with gold medalists receiving 8 million pesos, silver medalists 6 million, and bronze medalists 4 million. The Santa Fe delegation contributed 80 of Argentina’s total medals, including 11 gold, 37 silver, and 32 bronze.

Colombia achieved third place, followed by Chile in fourth. Chile recorded a historic performance, securing 49 gold medals and 175 total medals. Miguel Ángel Mujica, president of the Chilean Olympic Committee, stated this was the nation’s best performance outside its home country, bringing Chile within one gold and one total medal of its record set at the Santiago 1986 Games. Mujica attributed the success to years of collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Venezuela placed fifth with 146 medals, including 48 gold. Other milestones included Uruguay’s best-ever performance with 54 medals and Panama’s 10th-place finish. The games featured over 4,000 athletes from 15 nations. Odesur President Mario Moccia described the event as “the most attended in history,” noting significant economic impacts across the host provinces.

Entities

South American Games · Argentina · Chile · Santa Fe 2026 South American Games · Colombia

Claims

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

[○ 1 SOURCE] The first week of the South American Games in Santa Fe generated approximately $9,934 million in economic activity within the city.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Economic movement in the city of Santa Fe reached 9,934 million pesos during the first days of the competition.
[● 6 SOURCES] Lionel Messi sent a video message to athletes participating in the 2026 South American Games.
[● 4 SOURCES] The official South American Games X account thanked Messi for his message.
[● 4 SOURCES] Paraguay's U-20 team defeated Argentina 2-1 in their South American Games debut.
[● 4 SOURCES] Argentina finished second in the general medal tally with 293 medals.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Municipal Council of Santa Fe approved renaming the Costanera Este to Lionel Messi.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Costanera Este is a promenade approximately 1,500 meters long located by the Setúbal lagoon.
[● 3 SOURCES] New signage and a sculpture dedicated to Messi have been added to the promenade.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Venezuelan duo Albert Rivas and Osmaidy Arias won the gold medal in the mixed modern pentathlon.
[● 3 SOURCES] Panama achieved its best historical performance at the South American Games with 16 medals.

Timeline

29 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Santa Fe government awards 326 million pesos to regional athletes
The Santa Fe government has awarded 326 million pesos to 74 athletes from the South American Games, while utilizing new sports infrastructure for the Santa Fe Cup swimming and athletics competitions.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Chile achieves historic medal count at Santa Fe 2026 Games
Chile achieved a historic performance at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games, winning 49 gold medals and 175 total medals, nearly matching its all-time record.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Argentina national handball team wins gold at South American Games
The Argentina national handball team, Los Gladiadores, won gold at the South American Games in Santa Fe, qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 43 sources
Santa Fe 2026 South American Games conclude with major economic impact
The Santa Fe 2026 South American Games concluded with Brazil leading the medal tally. The event generated over $120,000 million in provincial economic movement and drew 600,000 tourists.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Argentina wins silver in men's 4x400m relay at South American Games
Argentina's men's 4x400m relay team won the silver medal at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, finishing behind Venezuela and ahead of Colombia.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Argentina wins gold in South American Games men's handball
Argentina won the gold medal in men's handball at the 2026 South American Games, defeating Chile on goal difference after a 27-27 draw in the final.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 128 sources
South American Games 2026 conclude in Santa Fe with Brazil leading medal table
The 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe concluded with Brazil leading the medal table. Argentina took second place, while Paraguay secured nine gold medals, including a victory in men's U-20 football.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
South American Games 2026: Argentina, Chile, and Peru reach semifinals
Argentina, Chile, and Peru have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 South American Games youth football tournament following key victories and draws.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 203 sources
South American Games 2026: Argentina and Paraguay secure key medals
Athletes compete in the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games, with Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, and Panama securing various medals in hockey, rugby, wrestling, and squash.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 68 sources
South American Games Santa Fe 2026: Medalists emerge in golf, cycling, and pentathlon
Athletes compete in the South American Games Santa Fe 2026, featuring gold medals for Paraguay in golf, Venezuela in modern pentathlon, and Colombia in BMX, alongside significant economic activity in Santa Fe.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Team Chile secures six gold medals at South American Games
Chilean athletes achieve major milestones at the 2026 South American Games with six gold medals, while the U-20 football team debuts with a win and Chilean players continue competing in Europe.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Rowing competitors secure medals at South American Games 2026
At the 2026 South American Games, Chilean twins Antonia and Melita Abraham won gold in rowing, while Argentina's crew secured silver in the men's eight and bronze in the coxless pair.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Brazilian athletes secure medals in surfing and mountain biking
Brazilian athletes secure medals in surfing and mountain biking at international competitions, while swimmer Guilherme Costa discusses his mental recovery following the Paris 2024 Olympics.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Team Chile wins first gold medals at South American Games
Chile earned its first gold medals at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, with Catalina Vidaurre winning in mountain biking and Ángel Inostroza winning in eSports sim racing.

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