Astrid Montero and Nathaly Griman lead Venezuela’s six-medal haul at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Venezuela won two gold medals in women’s freestyle wrestling at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, with Astrid Montero and Nathaly Griman defeating Mexican opponents in their respective finals to headline a six-medal performance.
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Montero claimed the women’s 62-kilogram title after defeating Mexico’s Melanie Jiménez in the championship bout. Cuba’s María Santana and Colombia’s Katherine Rentería shared the bronze medals in the division.
Griman secured Venezuela’s second gold by defeating Mexico’s Ámbar Garnica in the women’s 68-kilogram final. Puerto Rico’s Ruth Jiménez and Colombia’s Nicol Parrado took bronze.
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Double gold for Venezuela in women’s freestyle wrestling at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026.
Astrid Montero won the first gold medal, dominating the 62-kilogram category.
Nathaly Griman was crowned champion in the 68-kilogram category, defeating Mexican Ámbar Garnica in the final.
Venezuela added four more medals to complete its women’s wrestling campaign. María Acosta won silver in the 76-kilogram division, while Alexa Álvarez earned silver in the 53-kilogram category after reaching their respective finals.
Nohalis Loco captured bronze in the 50-kilogram division, and Yohelyn Valera added another bronze in the 57-kilogram class, bringing Venezuela’s total to six medals in women’s freestyle wrestling at the regional competition.
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