# International weightlifting championships in Guayaquil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-weightlifting-championships-in-guayaquil > Updated: 2026-09-05T20:53:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Guayaquil, Ecuador, hosted several major international weightlifting competitions, including the South American Championship, the Pan American Championship, and the initial qualifying event for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. The Ecuadorian government provided USD 105,000 in support for the events, which involved delegations from 15 countries. Ecuadorian athletes saw notable success, with Jordan David Puente winning gold in the Under-20 60kg category and Jhon Alexander Matanago earning six gold medals across the championships. The Ecuadorian delegation featured over 50 athletes, including Olympic medalist Neisi Dajomes. Chilean weightlifters from the Coquimbo region also achieved significant results. Matías Moreno secured the South American U-17 championship, the Pan American U-17 title, and the South American Junior championship, while also breaking two Pan American records. Other Chilean medalists included Fabián Villalobos, who earned four international medals, and Emilia Araos, who secured 12 silver medals across the U-15 and U-17 categories. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Coquimbo weightlifters secure titles at South American and Pan American championships Chilean weightlifters from Coquimbo, including Matías Moreno, secured multiple titles and records at the South American and Pan American Championships in Ecuador. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coquimbo-weightlifters-secure-titles-at-south-american-and-pan-american-championships ### 2026-08-27: Guayaquil hosts major international weightlifting championships Guayaquil is hosting major Pan American and South American weightlifting championships, featuring top Ecuadorian athletes like Neisi Dajomes and gold medalists Jordan Puente and Jhon Matanago. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guayaquil-hosts-major-international-weightlifting-championships --- Cite as: International weightlifting championships in Guayaquil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-weightlifting-championships-in-guayaquil