| Venezuela at the 2019 Military World Games | |
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| IOC code | VEN |
| in Wuhan, China 18 October 2019 – 27 October 2019 | |
| Medals Ranked 55th |
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Venezuela competed at the 2019 Military World Games held in Wuhan, China from 18 to 27 October 2019. In total, athletes representing Venezuela won two bronze medals and the country finished in 55th place in the medal table. Both medals were won in boxing.
| Medals by sport | ||||
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| Sport |  |  |  | Total |
| Boxing | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Edgar Muñoz | Boxing | Men's +91 kg |
| Bronze | Krisandy Rios | Boxing | Women's -60 kg |
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