Peru on top: Annia Becerra and Daniella Borda win gold medals in shooting sports at the South American Games.

The national delegation started off on the right foot this Thursday at the XII South American Games 2022 being held in Asunción, Paraguay. Peru added two more gold medals, bringing their total to fifteen gold medals in this competition.

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Annia Becerra took first place in sports shooting in the women's 10-meter air pistol event with 17 points. Ecuador's Andrea Pérez came in second (15 points), while Brazil's Cibele Bautista completed the podium in third place.

On the other hand, Daniella Borda also became champion in the same discipline. However, the national representative achieved it in the women's skeet event.

Both pieces of news were published through the social media channels of the Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD). In the comments, users congratulated the athletes for representing the country at the highest level in this international competition.

How is Peru doing in the medal table of the XII South American Games 2022?

It is important to mention that the Peruvian delegation is currently in seventh place with 56 medals (15 gold, 13 silver, and 28 bronze). Brazil leads the table with 242 medals, while Colombia is in second place with 195.

It should be noted that the XII South American Games will conclude on Saturday, October 15th, and therefore, the Peruvian delegation still has days to achieve more victories.

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