Colombia and Peru experienced days of celebration during the XX Bolivarian Games Ayacucho–Lima 2025, where men’s indoor volleyball and billiards became stages of effort, skill, and sporting pride. Both disciplines showcased a display of high-level performance, demonstrating how talent and preparation can transform every competition into an unforgettable moment for athletes and the communities that closely follow each result. In volleyball, Colombia found the precision needed to claim the gold, while in billiards, Peru made the most of its home advantage to deliver a historic performance.
Behind every trophy are stories of dedication, resilience, and teamwork. The indoor volleyball final was filled with intensity, while the billiard tables witnessed duels that reflect the regional growth of this discipline. The delegations celebrated with emotion but also with the certainty that these Games leave valuable lessons that will accompany their athletes long after each competition ends.
Colombia dominates men’s indoor volleyball
Colombia claimed the men’s indoor volleyball title after a 3–0 victory over Venezuela in a final that confirmed the level and cohesion of the Colombian team. The squad showed superiority from the start, closing an impeccable campaign that allowed them to confidently secure the gold medal. Venezuela, despite their effort, had to settle for the silver medal in a match marked by intense rhythm and the characteristic energy of these encounters.
In the bronze medal match, Peru earned a solid 3–0 victory over Curaçao, securing third place on the Bolivarian podium. For the host team, this result marked a positive close to a tournament that demanded consistency and focus from the opening matches. The local celebration highlighted the value of each medal in Games that bring together tradition, pride, and high levels of competition.
Peru triumphs in billiards and completes a historic campaign
The Bolivarian billiards competition concluded with an outstanding performance by Peru, which was crowned champion of the discipline after winning 12 medals: five gold, three silver, and four bronze. Peru’s victories featured athletes such as Gerson Abrhan Martinez Boza, champion in men’s individual 9-ball, and Edgard Enrique Nicole Vallenas Huapaya, gold medalist in men’s individual heyball, along with collective victories in mixed and carom events that reflected the team’s technical strength and depth. Fans celebrated each achievement with enthusiasm, highlighting the impact of competing at home in front of a crowd that energizes every shot.
Colombia finished second in the medal table with eight medals, including five golds that highlighted the contributions of athletes such as Andrea Lissette Cardona Anacona, champion in women’s individual 9-ball, and Huberney Cataño Ospina, winner in men’s three-cushion carom. Venezuela completed the podium with eleven medals, two of them gold, while Bolivia and Guatemala also left their mark with important podium finishes. The billiard tables became a meeting point where precision, strategy, and passion came together in every match.
