National pride: 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 on Thursday in the XII South American Games 2022 held in Asuncion, Paraguay. Peru won two more gold medals, bringing the total to fifteen gold medals in this competition.

Annia Becerra won first place in shooting in the 10-meter air pistol event for women with a score of 17 points. The second place went to Ecuador's Andrea Pérez (15), 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 news were published through the social media accounts of the Peruvian Sports Institute (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 tally 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 end on Saturday, October 15, and therefore, the Peruvian delegation still has days to achieve more victories.