Caracas, 11 Nov. AVN.- The President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, celebrated the achievement of the U-15 women’s basketball team by beating the Argentine team with a score of 74-70 in the semifinals of the South American Tournament of the category, thereby ensuring their place. to the International Amateur Basketball Federation (Fiba) Americup U16 next year.
“I proudly celebrate the triumph of our champions. The U15 girls won the first Fiba South American championship in the category for our country in Barquisimeto. Congratulations! It is a tremendous victory, which makes us all happy. Bravo, you are the worthy representation of the Great Generation of Venezuela!”, the head of state published on his Telegram account.
The Venezuelan Albanys Ramírez became the most valuable player of the semifinal match by scoring 26 points, in the game played at the Bolivariano Dome in Barquisimeto, Lara state, indicates a press release.
While the Colombian team beat Brazil 57 to 52 points to qualify for the grand final and also win their place in the AmeriCup U16.
In this way, the final will take place between Colombia and Venezuela at the Bolivarian Dome in Barquisimeto this Sunday, November 10.
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