Patrice Boily-Martineau helped Canada claim the men's team kumite title on the final day of the 2018 Pan American Karate Federation Senior Championships in Santiago ©Getty Images

Canada and Venezuela won the respective men’s and women’s team kumite events as action concluded today at the 2018 Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) Senior Championships in Santiago.

The men's final saw Canada given the edge over the United States following a 2-2 draw at the Chilean capital’s Polideportivo del Estadio Nacional.

Among those featuring on the winning side were Patrice Boily-Martineau, Jeremy Chenard, Daniel Gaysinsky and Ryan O'Neil.

Venezuela and hosts Chile were the bronze medallists.

Marianth Maribel Cuervo Baute, right, was part of Venezuela's gold medal-winning women's team kumite side ©Getty Images
Marianth Maribel Cuervo Baute, right, was part of Venezuela's gold medal-winning women's team kumite side ©Getty Images

In the women's final, Venezuela beat Costa Rica 2-0.

The victorious outfit included the likes of Marianth Maribel Cuervo Baute, Omaira Molina and Genesis Navarrete.

Mexico and Cuba came away with the bronze medals.

The three days of competition marked the 32nd edition of the PKF Senior Championships.