The Colombian delegation continues to strengthen its dominance at the 2025 Bolivarian Games. At the close of the sixth day of competition, the national team confirmed its absolute supremacy with a total of 61 gold medals, 51 silver, and 31 bronze, for a total of 143 podium finishes. This firmly places Colombia ahead of its closest competitor, Venezuela, which has accumulated 39 gold medals.
For the Colombian delegation — made up of 430 athletes according to official figures — this edition represents a clear commitment to retaining the title the country has historically secured in previous editions.
Disciplines in which Colombia stands out at the 2025 Bolivarian Games
One of the most notable aspects of this edition is the wide variety of sports in which Colombia has excelled. National talent has been evenly distributed across events requiring precision, speed, strength, and endurance, demonstrating a historic diversification of Colombian sport.
Archery has been one of the great highlights, with outstanding performances from Alejandra Usquiano, Mariana Rodriguez, Juliana Gallego, and Pablo Gomez, who captured multiple gold medals in the compound bow events.
In cycling, the country reaffirmed its winning tradition: Diana Peñuela and Lina Hernandez took first and second place in the women’s time trial, while Walter Vargas claimed victory in the men’s event.
BMX Racing also delivered exceptional results, with gold medals in both the women’s and men’s categories, confirming Colombia’s strength in this discipline.
Aquatic sports contributed significantly as well: Swimming added several gold medals that widened the nation’s lead in the medal standings.
In squash, Laura Tovar and Lucia Bautista secured a decisive gold in doubles, while artistic gymnastics and other disciplines such as canoeing and weightlifting also delivered key results that reinforced Colombia’s overall leadership.
A historic medal count
With a total of 143 medals — including 61 gold, 51 silver, and 31 bronze — Colombia remains firmly at the top of the medal table, extending its lead over Venezuela day after day. The performance shows that the country’s success does not rely on just one or two sports, but on a strong and diversified athletic system that excels across multiple disciplines.
These Bolivarian Games mark the beginning of the Olympic cycle toward Paris 2028, giving Colombia’s performance even greater significance. The results boost athletes’ confidence, validate the nation’s training processes, and reaffirm Colombia as an essential sporting benchmark in South America.