He Special Olympics Team Chile made history in San Juan, Puerto Ricowhen proclaiming world champion in it Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup. The national delegation lifted the title after defeating the team of India through a narrow 5-4staying with him oro in the Division 5.
The unified team, made up of young people with and without disabilities, had a tournament of sustained growth, showing their best version in decisive moments. Chile beat tough rivals like Saudi Arabia and her own Indiamoving forward with character and solid collective performances.
“We are experiencing immense joy, since with my teammates and friends we achieved a really exciting victory. We gave our best in each game and that was reflected on the field,” he said. Exequiel Pradoteam captain.
The final was a vibrant match, marked by the defensive intensity and drive of the Chilean team, which managed to remain calm in the key minutes to secure the victory and give the country a new world title in it unified sport.
“We are deeply proud of what these young people achieved in Puerto Rico. The start was difficult, but game by game, with effort and commitment, they built triumphs that today crown them as world champions. Now we prepare to receive them in Chile and celebrate them as they deserve. This is a great victory in the prelude to the World Games that our country will carry out in 2027“, he pointed out Carolina Picassopresident of Special Olympics Chile.
This achievement consolidates the work of Special Olympics Chilereaffirming its commitment to inclusionhe sports development and the representation of the country on the most important international stages.
Team Special Olympics Chile It is made up of:
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Exequiel Pradoathlete and standard bearer.
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Christopher Espinosaathlete
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José Ignacio Espinosaathlete
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Tomas Moraunified companion
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Gael Rojasunified companion
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Isabel Margarita Nuñezassistant coach
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Jose Luis Campocoach
