Argentine Table Tennis Team Ready for South American Youth Games in Panama 2026

The Argentine table tennis team has announced its delegation for the South American Youth Games, set to take place in Panama in April 2026. Four players – Luciana Frías Paz, Alexia Salusso, Agustín Asmu, and Franco Varela – will represent Argentina in the competition.

Qualifying Process

The team members earned their spots through a series of selective tournaments. Competitions were held in Rosario for the women’s branch and in Mirandela, Portugal, for the men’s.

Athlete Perspectives

Agustín Asmu shared his experience leading up to the selection, stating, “There were many tournaments and many training sessions until we reached the selective to see who was left for the tournament, luckily I came out first so I am very happy to be able to participate.” He added, “It is always an honor to represent Argentina in international tournaments, so now we have to train to be able to arrive in Panama in the best way.”

Competition Details

The table tennis competition will be held from April 13 to 17 at the CAR Combat Center, featuring singles and mixed doubles events. This event is part of the larger South American Youth Games, which will run from April 12 to 25.

About the South American Youth Games

Panama 2026 will mark the fourth edition of the South American Youth Games. The games are expected to bring together over 2,000 athletes aged 14 to 17 from approximately 15 countries. The event serves as a key development platform for young athletes in the region [source].

Preparations Underway

The Aruban Olympic Committee has already begun preparations for the 2026 games, recognizing it as a busy year for its athletes [source]. The South American Youth Games are organized by ODESUR and primarily focus on athletes in the Under-18 (U18) age category [source].