With 5 medals, Venezuela closed its participation in the Parapan American Parapower Championship, Mexico.

Published at: 07/10/2026 11:20 AM

The Venezuelan delegation closed its participation in the Parapan American Open Parapower Championship in Mexico 2026, with two gold and three silver medals, thanks to the performances of Clara Fuentes, Oriana Terán and Carlos Betancourt.

In the 55-kilogram category, Fuentes became champion in the total sum, after completing a progression of 120 kg in her first attempt, 125 kg in the second and 127 kg in the third, to accumulate 372 kilograms.

The 127 kg also allowed him to win the gold medal for the best lift.

For his part, Terán won the silver medal in the 50-kilogram category, after registering 97 kg in his first lift.

In the men's category, Betancourt won two silver medals, one in the best lift, with a mark of 183 kg, and the other in the total sum, with 536 kg.

Betancourt began his participation with a valid lift of 174 kg, then recorded 179 kg and closed his performance with 183 kg, a result that allowed him to climb the podium twice and complete the Venezuelan harvest in the continental event.

Mazo News Team