Mexico Dominates 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games Medal Table
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico leads the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games medal count with 201 total medals, including 88 gold.
- Colombia is in second place with 138 medals, followed by Cuba with 66 medals.
- The competition continues, with Mexico holding a significant lead but other nations vying for higher rankings.
Mexico has established a dominant lead in the medal standings at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. As of July 31, Mexican athletes have secured an impressive 201 medals, comprising 88 gold, 64 silver, and 49 bronze. This performance solidifies Mexico's position as the region's leading sporting power in the 25th edition of the games.
Colombia holds a strong second place with 138 medals, including 50 gold. Cuba is third with 66 medals, 19 of which are gold, engaging in a close competition for efficiency with Venezuela, which ranks fourth with 92 total medals but only 16 gold.
The host nation, the Dominican Republic, is in sixth place with 12 gold medals and 66 total medals. Panama is eleventh with 9 medals, including 2 gold. Athletes competing under the Centro Caribe Sports banner are seventh with 10 gold medals.
With the games ongoing, the race for the secondary positions in the medal table remains open, particularly between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, both tied with 12 gold medals. The outcomes of upcoming finals in athletics and swimming will be crucial in determining if any nation can challenge Mexico's substantial lead.
Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.