# Venezuelan weightlifting and powerlifting achievements

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T23:40:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Venezuelan athletes achieved notable success in weightlifting and powerlifting competitions held in Mexico.

At the Pan American Youth and Continental Qualifier Championship in Tepic, Enderlin Ulacio set three new official world records in the U-17 pre-juvenile 49 kg category, winning three gold medals. In the 70 kg division, Luis García secured two gold medals and one bronze, winning the overall Olympic total title. These results helped Venezuela lead the championship medal standings with 17 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

In the Parapan American Open Championship, powerlifter Andrés Díaz won the gold medal in the 54 kg category with a total of 495 kg. Additionally, Amada Bastidas earned two silver medals in the -41 kg category for both the total and best lift classifications.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Andrés Díaz wins gold at Parapan American Championship

Andrés Díaz won gold in the 54 kg category at the Parapan American Open Championship, while Amada Bastidas earned two silver medals for Venezuela.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-daz-wins-gold-at-parapan-american-championship

### 2026-10-05: Venezuelan weightlifters excel at Pan American Youth Championship

Venezuelan weightlifters dominated the Pan American Youth Championship in Mexico, with Enderlin Ulacio setting three world records and Luis García winning two gold medals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-weightlifters-excel-at-pan-american-youth-championship

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