San Luis amassed 16 medals, including seven gold, during one of its most successful days at the 2026 National Youth Evita Games in Mar del Plata, a performance that defied challenging weather conditions, elchorrillero.com reported.
The province’s delegation secured the haul on Friday, November 6, 2026, adding to its overall total on the eve of the competition’s conclusion. The day’s achievements were particularly notable given the cold, rainy weather that had characterized the morning, which did not hinder the athletes’ pursuit of victory on the field of play.
Gold Medalists Lead Provincial Charge
The medal surge was fueled by standout performances across multiple sports, with seven athletes capturing gold. Xiomara Oros claimed the top honor in wrestling, competing in the 51-kilogram category. Valentino Roth also secured a gold medal in Olympic weightlifting, in the under-60-kilogram division.
Nara Roy was a double gold medalist in adaptive athletics, winning both the 100-meter dash and the shot put. Other gold medal winners included Ramiro Paglialunga in adaptive shot put, Tobías Gómez in adaptive long jump, and Mateo Camargo in the doubles 10 category of table tennis.
Silver and Bronze Medals Complete Strong Showing
San Luis’s collection of three silver medals was highlighted by Gonzalo Torres’s performance in the 200-meter adaptive athletics. Paula Torres took silver in judo, in the under-44-kilogram weight class, while Bruno Rosales earned his silver in Olympic weightlifting, in the over-85-kilogram category.
The six bronze medals were distributed across a variety of disciplines. Alejandro Carrizo claimed bronze in badminton. In Olympic weightlifting, Mateo Rosas earned bronze in the under-85-kilogram category. Joaquín Herrera secured bronze in table tennis, doubles 11. Milagros Sarmiento took bronze in judo, 65-kilogram category, and Camilo Calderón earned bronze in karate kata. Gonzalo Torres also added a bronze to his collection with a performance in the adaptive long jump.
Rugby 7’s Fourth Place Marks Progress
The day was not without its setbacks. The San Luis men’s rugby 7 team faced a bitter disappointment, losing to San Juan in the match for the bronze medal. The team ultimately finished in fourth place. Despite the loss, the result was framed as a sign of significant progress, as the squad demonstrated marked improvement from the previous year’s competition and proved capable of competing on equal terms with teams from across the nation.
Delegation Reflects on a Historic Journey
Following the final events of the day, the San Luis delegation, comprising 354 members, came together for a moment of unity. Shortly after 6:00 PM local time, the entire group gathered on the beach for a traditional team photograph. The athletes and officials then proceeded to the skate park in Mar del Plata for the official closing ceremony of the games.
San Luis has been represented in 37 disciplines during this edition of the Evita Games, encompassing both conventional and adaptive sports. With the main competition concluded, the delegation is set to depart Mar del Plata. Their final evening in the city is scheduled for Friday, with a planned return journey to the province commencing after lunch on Saturday. The team is expected to arrive back in San Luis in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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