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Venezuelan national and youth sports developments

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Venezuelan youth and national sports teams have been active in international competitions and preparations for upcoming regional events. In August 2026, the Venezuelan women’s U17 volleyball team concluded its World Championship campaign, finishing ~~14th after advancing~~ 14th. After an opening round featuring three wins and two losses, the team advanced to the knockout stages ~~before being~~ but was defeated by Chinese Taipei in the round of 16 and ~~Poland.~~ subsequently lost to Poland in the classification round. Following these results, Venezuela finalized its rosters for wrestling and judo to compete in the XIII South American Games in Santa Fe 2026. The wrestling ~~squad~~ squad, which includes veteran Greco-Roman wrestler Luillys Pérez, seeks a fourth consecutive ~~title, while the~~ title. The judo ~~team~~ roster features prominent athletes such as two-time Olympian Anriquelis ~~Barrios~~ Barrios, Karen León, and Elvismar Rodríguez—both seeking to defend their 2022 titles—alongside Pan American champion Willis García as they progress through the ~~current~~ Olympic ~~cycle.~~ cycle toward Los Angeles 2028. By early September 2026, the national delegation for the Santa Fe South American Games began its departure, with initial groups including athletes from shooting, gymnastics, and swimming. Additionally, coach Mike Guerra announced a 14-player roster for the Venezuelan women’s U-20 futsal team to compete in the CONMEBOL South American Championship in Barquisimeto, scheduled for mid-September.

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