Four Teams and three Individuals to Compete at 2026 South America Games

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 01:05
2026 South America Games
Leonardo Antonio Godoy on Marques Do Lis  at the 2026 CDI-W Wellington :: Photo © Astrid Appels

Four teams, five countries, and four individual riders have been definitely entered to compete in the 2026 South America Games in Rosario, Santa Fe in Argentina.

The 2026 South America Games take place on 12 - 16 September 2026 at the Jockey Club in Sante Fé.

The South American Games organised by Organizacion Deportiva Sudamericana (ODESUR) and recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are the continent's multi-sports event. These Games are the most important competition of the ODESUR. Introduction of Equestrian sport in the South American Games dates back to 1978, but it has been sporadic, some editions taking place with and some without

Maribel Alonso serves as technical delegate at this event.

A total of 19 athletes from five different countries are entered to compete. They are:

Argentina

  • Diane Amendolara  on Fireking  
  • Federico De Michelis on Hot Chocolate 
  • Leonardo Antonio Godoy on Marques Do Lis  
  • Veronica Malberti  on Faena D Atela  
  • Fiorella Mengani  on First Time

Brazil

  • Eduardo Alves De Lima on Ornello V.o  
  • Frederico Correa Mandrot on Maraja Da Sasa Je 
  • Cristiano Augusto Da Silva on Beethoven 
  • Paulo Cesar dos Santos on Magnifico Da Sasa Je 
  • Jeferson Rodrigo Pereira on Mestre Da Sasa Je

Chile

  • Daniela Araneda Huidobro - UNNO Zennon Z
  • Constance Porte - Moro CL

Ecuador

  • Carolina Espinoza on Bak Conde  
  • Maria Jose Granjaon Balido Ch 
  • Franziska Klinkicht on Bengalo Guardiola Ii
  • Julio Mendoza Loor on Deparon

Uruguay

  • Hector Guillermo Lazcano Alzaibar on Nazaret  
  • Carolin Mallmann on Grison 
  • Paulina Morales on Leucon Interagro 

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