00:00And the acting president of Venezuela, Des Rodriguez, led an official reception and recognition ceremony for the country's athletes who
00:07took part in the 2026 South American Youth Games in Panama.
00:12At the event, Venezuela consolidated itself as the second-ranked youth sports power in the region, achieving a historic record
00:20of 83 medals.
00:21The acting president emphasized the importance of women in Venezuelan sports and praised the performance of the female delegation.
00:29Three disciplines led the 33 gold medal tally, weightlifting, athletics and wrestling.
00:34This achievement is a result of sustained efforts by the national government to promote and strengthen sport as a public
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00:53For the first time, we came second in these South American Youth Games.
01:00This is a milestone for a country and sends a strong message to the world about Venezuela.
01:09A country that is rising despite the hardships and despite competing under unequal conditions as a country under blockade.
01:19Do you embody what it means to be Venezuelan?
01:22To never, never give it up.
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01:26Rendir.
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