Municipal authorities and families welcomed home Villa Gesell’s delegation from the 35th provincial finals of the Juegos Bonaerenses in Mar del Plata, where local athletes secured a total of 13 medals across multiple disciplines, municipal records show.
Gustavo Barrera Greets Athletes at Municipal Homecoming
Gustavo Barrera joined friends, relatives, and local residents to greet the returning delegation upon their arrival in Villa Gesell. During the reception, Barrera acknowledged the dedication, effort, and commitment shown by the competitors throughout the provincial finals in Mar del Plata, according to municipal statements.
The reception marked the conclusion of a competitive run that brought together athletes from across the Buenos Aires province. Local organizers and municipal officials highlighted the community’s support for the participants who wore the city’s colors during the multi-sport event.
Thirteen Medals Across Nine Sports Disciplines
The Villa Gesell delegation finished the 2026 provincial competition with 13 total medals, split into four gold, seven silver, and two bronze awards. The podium finishes spanned a diverse range of sporting events, reflecting broad participation across the municipal sports program.
Medals were awarded in beach soccer, beach volleyball, PCD soccer, judo, athletics, swimming, tennis, discus throw, and freestyle wrestling.
Director José De Maro and Coaching Staff Recognized
The municipal administration extended its recognition beyond the athletes to the coaching and support staff who traveled with the delegation.
Coaches and municipal collaborators worked closely with competitors leading up to and during the Mar del Plata tournament, ensuring participants could focus on their respective events. Officials emphasized that the collective achievement belongs as much to the support network as to the competitors themselves.
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