# Pan American Youth Karate Championship concludes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pan-american-youth-karate-championship
> Updated: 2026-08-31T21:58:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The 35th Pan American Youth Karate Championship has concluded in Cartago, Costa Rica. While initial estimates projected 1,500 participants, the final event featured approximately 1,000 athletes representing 25 nations.

The United States finished at the top of the tournament standings, securing 12 gold, 11 silver, and 14 bronze medals. Brazil and Chile followed the United States in the overall rankings.

Mexico reported a strong performance with a total of 13 medals, including 5 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze across the sub-12, sub-14, cadet, and junior categories. Individual Mexican gold medalists included Alexia Sánchez De León, Tomás Acosta, Valeria Linnett Juárez, and Marco Antonio Almeida.

Bolivia placed ninth overall with six medals: one gold, three silver, and two bronze. Ariadne Plata secured gold in the U12 Female Kumite -47 kg category. Kjarol Herrera, president of the Bolivian Karate Federation, described the performance as “a great result for the country.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Pan American Youth Karate Championship concludes in Costa Rica

The XXXV Pan American Youth Karate Championship in Costa Rica saw the United States take first place, while Mexico earned 13 medals and Bolivia finished in the top ten.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pan-american-youth-karate-championship-concludes-in-costa-rica

### 2026-08-21: Cotopaxi athletes to represent Ecuador at Pan American Junior Karate Championship

Four karatekas from Cotopaxi, Ecuador, will compete in the Pan American Junior Karate Championship in Costa Rica in August 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cotopaxi-athletes-to-represent-ecuador-at-pan-american-junior-karate-championship

### 2026-08-20: Cartago to host 35th Pan American Youth Karate Championship

Cartago, Costa Rica, will host the 35th Pan American Youth Karate Championship from August 24–30, featuring athletes from 25 countries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cartago-to-host-35th-pan-american-youth-karate-championship

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