JSJ Panama 2026

This is how the first day of Artistic Gymnastics unfolded at the Roberto Durán Arena

The first day of Gymnastics was filled with excitement, as a large crowd showed up at the Roberto Durán Arena, enjoying a spectacle of talent, discipline, and emotion in every routine. It reflected the effort of a generation of athletes who are shining brightly in both the men’s and women’s categories. During this session, athletes […]

“Unstoppable: Venezuela goes in search of gold”

In the third matchday of the IV South American Games Panama 2026, the Venezuelan national team faced Colombia in women’s football. Venezuela defeated Colombia 1-0, with a goal by Karla Alonzo from the penalty spot in the 90+3 minute. With this victory, Venezuela’s women’s football team reaches 9 points, securing first place. They will advance […]

“Greco-Roman wrestling medalists”

“The men’s Greco Roman wrestling session on Wednesday the 15th left a trail of victories for the delegations of Ecuador and Venezuela, who shared the main honors at the start of the finals held in the Panamanian capital. The new champions of the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026 were decided in the 48 […]

Emotional moment in wrestling: a Bolivian referee retires

Greco Roman wrestling delivered one of the most emotional moments of the day with the retirement of Bolivian referee Carlos Roca, who officiated his final match in Panama 2026. The official ended his career after overseeing the bout between Colombian Jhoel Valencia and Peruvian Guillermo Dávila. The match, full of intensity, ended in a narrow […]

The athlete is the heart of the Workshop Games with the athletes’ commissions

On the morning of April 15, the Athletes’ Officials Workshop organized by the ODESUR Athletes’ Commission was held. It was composed of Milka Kraljev, Francisco Barretto, Benjamin Hockin, and Inés Remersaro. The topics covered included the role and actions of the ODESUR Athletes’ Commission. Afterwards, there was a panel on best practices from three athletes’ […]

Handmade and with pride: Panama 2026’s detail that is on another level

With the aim of celebrating Panamanian culture and paying tribute to the talent of its people, the Organizing Committee of the IV South American Youth Games decided to go beyond the conventional and make a meaningful difference in one of the most special moments for athletes: the podium. For this 2026 Panama edition, the organizers […]

The Antón school tour across Panama is On Another Level

With lots of energy, fully hyped, and as we await the start of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026, our mascot “Antón” continues his tour through schools across the country, bringing a very special message to classrooms focused on sustainability and the different sports in which more than 2,000 national and international athletes will […]