The Chubut women’s judo delegation secured the first-place overall team finish at the 33rd Binational Araucanía Games in Panguipulli, Chile, leading the final standings with 36 points. Regional coverage confirms that the provincial squad surpassed Neuquén, which finished second with 33 points, and Río Negro, which rounded out the podium in third place with 30 points.
Chubut Claims the Team Trophy in Panguipulli
Competition across the fourth day of the regional tournament saw the Chubut judokas capitalize on strong individual performances across multiple weight categories. The cumulative points total of 36 proved sufficient to edge out neighbouring provincial teams in what reports describe as a high-level field of regional competition. The triumph for the women’s roster followed a fourth-place finish by the Chubut men’s judo team during the prior day of competition, rounding out a productive week for the sport on the tournament schedule.
Medal Count Expands Across Swimming and Track Events
Beyond the judo tatami, the Chubut delegation maintained a prominent position across multiple disciplines in the Región de Los Ríos. Swimming contributed to the provincial medal count on Wednesday through Bautista Soria, who captured a silver medal alongside two bronze finishes, helping propel the men’s swimming squad to a third-place general classification finish. Meanwhile, the track and field events added a silver medal courtesy of Valentino Bonelli in the 800-meter run, complemented by competitive performances from teammate Olivia Conesa.
Team Sports Advance Toward Medal Rounds
Collective disciplines also secured decisive results as the tournament enters its final stages. Both the men’s football team and the men’s and women’s indoor volleyball squads advanced successfully into the semifinal rounds. These ongoing tournament runs keep provincial medal aspirations alive across team sports as delegations contest the closing days of the binational competition.
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