Peru’s participation in the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games has resulted in the acquisition of 30 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze. This positions Team Peru in sixth place overall, behind Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and Chile.
The continental event gathers competitors from 15 countries and is mainly hosted in Santa Fe, with additional events in Rosario and Rafaela. The Peruvian delegation has excelled in various disciplines, such as shooting, weightlifting, swimming, fencing, esports, rowing, diving, artistic gymnastics, bocce sports, and stand-up paddle.
Brazil leads the medal table, followed by Argentina in second place and Colombia in third place. Peru is ahead of Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Panama, Bolivia, and Guyana in the overall ranking.
In the medals table of the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games, Brazil has accumulated a total of 117 medals (41 gold, 43 silver, and 33 bronze). Argentina has 101 medals (31 gold, 28 silver, and 42 bronze), while Colombia has secured 73 medals (30 gold, 24 silver, and 19 bronze). Peru, with its 30 medals (seven gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze), is tied in total medal count with Ecuador (which has seven gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze) but holds a superior position in the ranking.
Peru’s gold medals have been achieved in various disciplines, with shooting contributing three of them, thanks to the individual victories of Marko Carrillo and Nicolás Pacheco. The golds were obtained in the following categories: men’s 10-meter air pistol (Marko Carrillo), men’s skeet (Nicolás Pacheco), and mixed team 10-meter air pistol (Marko Carrillo and Annia Becerra). They also excel in bocce sports, esports, rowing, and bowling.
The Peruvian team has also achieved several silver and bronze medals, contributing to their total count of 30. The competitions of the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games can be followed live through Movistar Deportes and are also broadcast for free on the official YouTube channel of the South American Sports Organization (Odesur).
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