Table Tennis and Boxing Earn Medals for Peru at IV Youth South American Games Panama 2026

Peru’s delegation continued its medal haul at the IV Youth South American Games in Panama on April 17, 2026, securing additional podium finishes in table tennis and boxing. The mixed table tennis team claimed silver after losing 3-1 to Colombia in the final, while boxer Halana Farfán earned bronze by reaching the semifinals in her weight class.

These results contributed to Peru’s growing medal count, which stood at 17 total medals (4 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze) as of April 17, according to multiple Peruvian sports reports. The achievements highlight the nation’s strong performance in the multi-sport event featuring athletes aged 14 to 17 from across South America.

Table Tennis Mixed Team Secures Silver

The Peruvian mixed table tennis team competed fiercely against Colombia in the gold medal match but ultimately fell short in a closely contested battle. Colombia took the top prize, with Peru receiving silver and Argentina and Brazil sharing bronze medals in the event.

The medal ceremony was attended by Renzo Manyari, president of the Peruvian Olympic Committee, who presented the awards to the athletes. This recognition underscored the significance of the achievement for Peruvian youth sports.

Boxing Contributes Bronze Medal

In boxing, Halana Farfán competed in her division and advanced to the semifinals before her campaign ended. Despite not reaching the final, her semifinal appearance guaranteed her a bronze medal, adding to Peru’s medal tally in the combat sport.

Farfán’s performance was noted as part of Peru’s broader success in boxing at the Games, contributing to the nation’s overall standing in the competition.

Archery Duo Aims for Gold

Looking ahead to April 18, 2026, Peruvian archers Santiago Vásquez and Penélope Bustamante were scheduled to contest the mixed recurve event final against Argentina. The match was set for 11:00 a.m. Local time in Panama, with both athletes aiming to secure Peru’s fifth gold medal of the Games.

This upcoming event represented another opportunity for Peru to increase its medal count in precision sports, building on the momentum from earlier successes in table tennis and boxing.

Complete Medal Breakdown for Peru

As of April 17, 2026, Peru’s medal distribution at the IV Youth South American Games Panama 2026 was as follows:

• Gold: Francesko Canayo (wrestling, 51 kg), Lucciano Campos (surfing, men’s bodyboard), Hannah Saavedra (surfing, women’s bodyboard), Catalina Zariquiey (surfing, shortboard)
• Silver: Oziel Herrera (wrestling, 60 kg), Álvaro Villa (wrestling, 92 kg), Fernando Jimeno (wrestling, 45 kg), Keiji Takeda (table tennis, men’s singles), Jules Casalino (greco-roman wrestling, 48 kg), Maria Paula Conterno (surfing, SUP surf women’s), Keiji Takeda/Natzumi Aquije/Samuel Duffoo/Luciana Granados (table tennis, mixed team)
• Bronze: Yesus Perea (judo, 66 kg), Emilia Ezcurra (surfing, SUP race women’s individual), Víctor Rojas (greco-roman wrestling, 65 kg), Avril Santa Cruz/Kenshi Atto (archery, compound mixed), Halana Farfán (boxing), [unspecified bronze medalist]

The mixed table tennis team entry (Keiji Takeda, Natzumi Aquije, Samuel Duffoo, Luciana Granados) was confirmed as the silver medalists in that event, directly contributing to Peru’s silver count.

About the Youth South American Games

The IV Youth South American Games Panama 2026 are organized by the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR) and feature athletes aged 14 to 17 from member nations. The competition, held every four years in the year preceding the Youth Olympic Games, began in Lima, Peru in 2013 with 19 sports. The 2026 edition in Panama continued this tradition, providing a platform for emerging athletic talent across the continent.

The Games serve as an key developmental competition for young athletes, offering international experience in a multi-sport environment similar to the Olympic model.

What’s Next for Peru at the Games

With the archery mixed team final scheduled for April 18, Peru had one confirmed medal opportunity remaining on that date. The competition was set to continue through April 25, 2026, allowing for additional events and potential medal opportunities in other disciplines.

Peru’s delegation aimed to build on its current success, targeting further podium finishes in the remaining days of competition to improve upon its already strong medal count.

For ongoing coverage of the IV Youth South American Games Panama 2026 and Peru’s participation, readers are encouraged to follow official updates from the Peruvian Olympic Committee and trusted sports news sources.