The men's team edged past Chile 6-5, while the women's team recorded a 7-5 victory. 

Venezuela took the bronze medal in the men's competition with a 7-6 win over Ecuador and Paraguay thrashed Venezuela 8-2 to finish third in the women's event. 

Argentina lost in the men's and women's beach volleyball final, however, Uruguay defeating the men 21-19, 21-19.

The women's team was beaten 21-18, 21-19 by Brazil. 

Medals were also awarded in the open water competition at the Blue Stadium. 

Peru's Marina Bramont was triumphant in the women's five kilometres event in a time of 53min 05sec.

Venezuela's Paola Pérez and Liliana Hernández finished second and third in 54:02 and 54:04 respectively. 

Ecuador secured a clean sweep in the men's 5km, Diego Vera taking the gold medal in 51:37.25.

His compatriots David Farinango and David Castro won the silver and bronze medals with times of 51:58.14 and 52:19.45 respectively.

Handball made its debut at the Games, with Peru winning 2-1 against Colombia and Venezuela defeating Ecuador 2-1 in the men's preliminary round.