PBC Announces Finalists for the IV Youth South American Games 2026

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – After four days of elite competition, the stage is set for the gold medal matches at the IV Youth South American Games. Session 4 delivered a series of high-octane performances, including multiple first-round stoppages and hard-fought decisions, determining the final 22 athletes who will battle for continental glory today in Panama City.

Yesterday’s Highlights: Session 4 Results

The penultimate day of action saw several athletes punch their tickets to the finals with authoritative victories:

• Quick Stoppages: The afternoon was marked by early finishes, with Sara dos Santos (BRA), Melanie Acevedo (ARG), and Edgardo Peralta (ARG) all securing victories via RSC in the first round.

• Heavyweight Dominance: Venezuela’s Luis Indriago (80kg) continued his standout tournament with a second-round knockout (KO). In the 90kg division, Brazil’s Jean Carlos do Nascimento advanced with a third-round RSC.

• Tactical Wins: Unanimous decisions were earned by Grenyelis Garcia (VEN) and Elissandra Santos (BRA). Meanwhile, host nation favorite Norman Simmons (PAN) secured his place in the finals with a 4:1 split decision victory in the 90kg category.

• Hard Fought Victories: Colombia’s Luis Yatt (70kg) and Brazil’s Maicon dos Santos (60kg) both moved forward following tightly contested battles.

Today’s Preview: Finals (April 18, 2026)

The gold medal matches begin today at 16:00 local time. Brazil leads the field with athletes in 10 of the 11 final bouts, setting up a thrilling series of international clashes.

1. W51kg - GARCIA Grenyelis (VEN) vs. SANTOS Elissandra (BRA)

2. W54kg - RODRIGUEZ Eudaliz (VEN) vs. LIMA Sabrina (BRA)

3. W57kg - dos SANTOS Sara (BRA) vs. ACEVEDO Melanie (ARG)

4. W60kg - VELASQUEZ Giuliana (BOL) vs. SANTOS Maira (BRA)

5. W70kg - de VARGAS Carolina (BRA) vs. PEREZ Bennielis (VEN)

6. M55kg - MANZELLI Jeremias (ARG) vs. DOMINGUES Gustavo (BRA)

7. M60kg - PERALTA Edgardo (ARG) vs. dos SANTOS Maicon (BRA)

8. M65kg - BERNABE Daniel (BRA) vs. GALVIS Stiven (COL)

9. M70kg - YATT Luis (COL) vs. GIMENEZ Santiago (ARG)

10. M80kg - ANCHICO Angel (ECU) vs. INDRIAGO Luis (VEN)

11. M90kg - DO NASCIMENTO Jean Carlos (BRA) vs. SIMMONS Norman (PAN)

Catch the Action Live

Fans across the globe can watch our champions crowned live on Panam Sports Channel. Coverage of the ring action begins at:

• 18h00m / 6:00 PM BRT

• 17h00m / 5:00 PM AST / EST

• 16h00m / 4:00 PM CST (Panama City)

• 15h00m / 3:00 PM MST

• 14h00m / 2:00 PM PST

About Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC):

Panamerican Boxing Confederation is the governing body for amateur and Olympic-style boxing in the Americas, dedicated to the development, governance, and promotion of the sport across its member National Federations.

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