Held in March 2026 at Clube Athletico Paulistano, the Brazilian International Challenge once again confirmed its importance within the international calendar, bringing together athletes from the Americas and other continents in competition for titles and valuable world ranking points. Pan American players delivered an outstanding performance, winning four gold medals and securing four of the five titles contested on Brazilian soil, highlighting the strength of the region at this level of competition.
In Men’s Singles, Brazil’s Jonathan Matias claimed the title after a strong performance throughout the tournament. In the final, he overcame Japan’s Yusei Kusanose in three games (16-21, 21-11, 22-20), while Gareth Tan (USA) secured third place after reaching the semifinals.
In Women’s Singles, experienced Brazilian player Juliana Vieira demonstrated consistency and determination on her way to the title, defeating Canada’s Rachel Chan in the final (16-21, 21-16, 21-15). The podium was completed by Ishika Jaiswal (USA) and Ella Lin (USA), both semifinalists.
In Women’s Doubles, the Brazilian duo Jaqueline Lima and Sâmia Lima delivered an impressive performance to secure the gold medal, defeating compatriots Sania Lima and Juliana Vieira in the final (13-21, 21-18, 21-14). Audrey Chang and Jasmine Yeung (USA) got the bronze medals of the event.
Brazil also celebrated success in Mixed Doubles, where Davi Silva and Sania Lima captured the title after defeating Fabrício Farias and Jaqueline Lima in a competitive three-game final (16-21, 21-19, 21-12). Bronze medals were for Luis Montoya and Miriam Rodriguez (MEX) and Jonathan Lai and Crystal Lai (CAN).
The only title not won by Brazil came in Men’s Doubles, where Canada’s Kevin Lee and Ty Lindeman earned the silver medal after facing Japan’s Takuto Goto and Yuta Oku in the final.
We congratulate all Pan American athletes for their strong performances, marking another important step in a season full of opportunities to continue achieving success on the international stage.
