Team Chile secured three medals during Monday’s competition at the 2026 South American Games, highlighted by a silver finish from Los Cóndores 7 in rugby sevens and bronze performances in Greco-Roman wrestling and rhythmic gymnastics, according to reports from Emol and En Cancha. The national delegation’s latest results place the country fifth in the overall medal standings as the multi-sport event in Santa Fe approaches its final days.
Rugby Sevens and Mat Success Highlight Monday
Los Cóndores 7 claimed the silver medal in the men’s rugby sevens tournament after a hard-fought match against host nation Argentina, which finished with a 17-7 scoreline, as reported by Emol. In Greco-Roman wrestling, Néstor Almanza captured the bronze medal in the 67-kilogram category. According to Emol, Almanza defeated Paraguay’s Royglen Temple 8-0 in the third-place playoff. Rhythmic gymnastics added a third medal to Monday’s count when the team composed of Annalena Ley, Martina Inostroza, Isabel Lozano, Josefina Romero, and Antonia Gallegos finished third in the three hoops and two ribbons final with a score of 23.650 units, as documented by Emol.
Medal Standings and the Battle with Venezuela
Following Monday’s events, Chile holds 95 total medals—consisting of 29 gold, 29 silver, and 37 bronze—according to Emol. Sunday’s competition provided a major boost for Chile with 17 medals, including six golds secured across water skiing, artistic swimming, track cycling, and equestrian events, allowing the delegation to briefly reclaim fourth before Monday’s shifting standings, per En Cancha.
Upcoming Schedule in Santa Fe
Action at the 2026 South American Games continues with high-stakes matchups for the Chilean delegation. According to Emol, Chile will contest both the men’s and women’s field hockey finals on Tuesday, facing Argentina in both matches. The athletics program also gets underway on Tuesday. The Games run through Saturday, September 26, leaving ample opportunity for the remaining athletes to alter the final medal count among the 15 competing countries, as detailed by En Cancha.
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