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Panama at 2026 Central American Games

Entities: Santo Domingo · Central American and Caribbean Games · Panama · Emily Santos · Agustín Cedeño

Overview

At the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Panama secured a range of medals across several sports.

Seventeen‑year‑old Ashley Castillo captured gold in the blitz – Board 1 chess event with a perfect 12‑0 record, following a silver in the rapid competition the previous day. Her victory marked the first Central American woman to receive the International Master title that year.

Later on the same day, swimmer Emily Santos earned silver medals in both the 100‑metre and 50‑metre breaststroke events, while surfer Agustín Cedeño took silver in the surfing competition. These results brought Panama’s overall medal tally to eight, underscoring a strong multi‑disciplinary performance at the regional Games.

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Panama wins two silver medals in swimming and surf at 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

    Panama took two silvers at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games: Emily Santos in 100 m and 50 m breaststroke, and Agustín Cedeño in surf.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ashley Castillo Wins Chess Gold for Panama at 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

    Panama’s 17‑year‑old Ashley Castillo won gold in blitz chess and silver in rapid at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, boosting Panama’s medal count.

Sources

internet4things.it · panamaamerica.com.pa · telesurtv.net · tvmax-9.com