Puerto Rico wins silver and secures its spot in the 2027 Pan American Games
The Puerto Rico women’s table tennis team achieved a remarkable runner-up finish at the 2026 ITTF Pan American Championships in Lima. The national team, composed of Brianna Burgos, Edmarí León, and Alondra Rodríguez, earned the silver medal after an intense final against the United States team on Peruvian soil.
Although the main goal was to revalidate the title obtained in 2025, the Puerto Rican team delivered an outstanding performance that allowed them to secure their qualification for the upcoming Lima 2027 Pan American Games, consolidating themselves as one of the most solid powerhouses on the continent.
Final details
The gold medal match was demanding from the start. The United States imposed conditions at key moments, shaping the development of the overall score:
- Edmarí León opened the day falling to Lily Zhang with a score of 0-3.
- Brianna Burgos starred in the most balanced duel of the series, taking Sally Moyland to the fifth set, although she finally yielded 2-3.
- In the third point, Alondra Rodríguez tried to extend the series for Puerto Rico, but was overcome 1-3 by Amy Wang, sentencing the definitive 3-0 in favor of the Americans.
Despite not achieving gold in this edition, the performance of the Puerto Rican tennis players reaffirms the high competitive level and constant growth of this discipline in the country, remaining in the continental elite.
Road to the podium and classification
The ticket to the grand final came after a strategic victory against Brazil in the semifinals, where Puerto Rico prevailed with a score of 3-1. In that match, Brianna Burgos stood out with two individual wins, while Edmarí León sealed the team’s spot with the crucial third point.
This result maintains the positive momentum of Puerto Rican women’s table tennis. After being crowned champions in 2025 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the team has once again demonstrated its ability to compete in high-caliber finals. The ITTF Americas Pan American Championship will continue its course in Lima until October 25th, where the rest of the tournament’s modalities will continue to take place.
