Published on Monday, November 3, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Costa Rica’s national team brought home more than 260 medals from the 12th Central American Games, held in Guatemala, the Costa Rican Olympic Committee announced.


The regional competition gathered about 3,450 athletes from across Central America, competing in 42 sports at venues throughout the host country.


After two weeks of events, Costa Rican athletes captured 78 gold, 93 silver, and 95 bronze medals, for a total of 266, finishing second overall behind Guatemala.

Guatemala topped the standings with 198 gold, 153 silver, and 112 bronze medals, totaling 463. Panama placed third with 57 gold, 55 silver, and 68 bronze medals, for a total of 180.

Costa Rica’s medals came across a wide range of disciplines, including weightlifting, men’s water polo, chess, handball, volleyball, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, women’s rugby, basketball, swimming, and baseball, among others.

The team’s performance underscores Costa Rica’s growing presence on the international sports stage. Recently, sprinter Sherman Güity-Güity added to that momentum by earning two medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India.

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