Agustina López and Adolfo Castellano won the Chilean National Under-15 Table Tennis Championship on Saturday.
The tournament, held at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico (CEO) in Santiago, featured the top young players from across the country in the U15 category, fechiteme.cl reported.
In the girls’ final, López, representing TSG, defeated her association’s Antonia Cariaga with a dominant 3-0 scoreline. Emilia Villarroel of PTM secured the bronze medal, completing the podium.
The boys’ final provided a closer contest. Castellano, from Melipilla, narrowly overcame Benjamín Carrasco of Nancagua with a 3-2 victory. Vicente Cárdenas, also from Nancagua, claimed third place.
Championship Path to Rosario 2027
This national championship served as a qualifier for the national selection trials, which will determine the members of the Chilean team for the South American U15 event in Rosario, Argentina, scheduled for March 2027.
López and Castellano's strong performances give them an advantage as they compete to represent Chile at the international tournament.
Full Medalists
Here is a complete list of the medalists from the U15 category:
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls U15 | Agustina López (TSG) | Antonia Cariaga (TSG) | Emilia Villarroel (PTM) |
| Boys U15 | Adolfo Castellano (Melipilla) | Benjamín Carrasco (Nancagua) | Vicente Cárdenas (Nancagua) |
The National Sports Federation of Table Tennis expressed gratitude to the staff, families, coaches, and associations who support the development of these young athletes, fechiteme.cl reported.
“Congratulations to all the champions, medalists, and participants for giving it their all on the table,” the federation said.
The next major checkpoint for these young athletes is the selection process for the Chilean delegation to the South American U15 Championship in Rosario, Argentina, in March 2027.
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