Neuquén claimed seven medals and swept its opening matches across team sports during the first day of the 33rd Binational Araucanía Games in the Los Ríos Region, according to regional sports reports. The youth competition brings together more than 170 athletes from the Argentine Patagonia and southern Chile.
Enzo Suárez Leads Judo Sweep in Panguipulli
The delegation secured its first gold medal at the Newen Pulli sports complex in Panguipulli. Enzo Suárez captured the championship in the under-66 kilogram judo division. Teammate Thiago Espinoza added a silver medal in the under-60 kg category, while Thiago Lucero earned a bronze in the under-81 kg class.
Violeta Di Renzo Collects Three Medals in Valdivia Pool
Swimming events at the Piscina Aqua center in Valdivia yielded four medals for the provincial team. Violeta Di Renzo won a silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly alongside bronze medals in the 200-meter backstroke and the 400-meter individual medley. Melina García contributed a bronze medal in the 50-meter butterfly.
Team Sports Secure Opening Victories in Chile
Neuquén completed an undefeated opening day in group competition. Squads in women’s football, men’s football, men’s volleyball, and women’s basketball all won their respective debuts against regional opponents across the trans-Andean venues.
Medal Summary for Neuquén After Day One
Judo events held in Panguipulli and swimming competitions hosted in Valdivia accounted for the province’s initial podium placements:
- Gold: Enzo Suárez (Judo, -66 kg)
- Silver: Thiago Espinoza (Judo, -60 kg)
- Silver: Violeta Di Renzo (Swimming, 50m butterfly)
- Bronze: Thiago Lucero (Judo, -81 kg)
- Bronze: Violeta Di Renzo (Swimming, 200m backstroke)
- Bronze: Violeta Di Renzo (Swimming, 400m individual medley)
- Bronze: Melina García (Swimming, 50m butterfly)
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