I pray for Venezuela! Ibsen Aguilar is crowned South American wrestling champion in the 74 kg

Published at: 19/09/2026 05:20 PM

On a golden day for national sports, Venezuelan Ibsen Aguilar won the gold medal in the men's 74 kg wrestling category at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games.

In the grand final of the competition, Aguilar demonstrated technical superiority and physical strength by winning with a strong score of 6-1 over the Peruvian representative Sixto Auccapiña, thus securing the highest place on the podium and making the national anthem rumble.

To reach the decisive match, the Venezuelan gladiator had to overcome a demanding and undefeated route in the group stage and semifinals played during the day in combat 1 Aguilar made his debut on the right foot in Group A by defeating the Peruvian Sixto Auccapiña with a score of 4-1, a rival he would face again hours later in the fight for gold.

In his second appearance, he dominated Uruguayan Daniel Olivera from start to finish, achieving a categorical victory for technical superiority (VSU) with a score of 10-0.

The Venezuelan closed his participation in the group stage, securing the lead after beating Chile's Jorge Gatica with a result of 11-4 (VPO1).

In the semifinal round, Aguilar did not give up and dispatched Argentinian Arnoldo Proboste with authority, signing an overwhelming 10-0 for technical superiority (VSU) to certify his ticket to the grand final.

Mazo News Team