Los Evita National Games 2024 They continue to be a scene of great achievements for Santa Cruz athletes, who have raised the name of the province with outstanding performances in various disciplines. From athletics to gymnastics, freestyle and taekwondo, our representatives have shone in the different competitions, winning medals and leaving an indelible mark on the tournament.
Athletics: A dream start
The Santa Cruz delegation in athletics PCD has had a historic day. Ignacio Cortes achieved a silver medal in long jumpwhile Lautaro Bossio y Andres Catrileo champions in shot put were established, with Andres Catrileo also getting a third place in the 200 meters.
On the other hand, Santiago Benitez He stood out as the first medalist from Santa Cruz with a third place in the high jump.
Santiago, who faced tough competition, shared his excitement and gratitude after taking the podium: “The truth is that a lot of nerves and a lot of happiness. It was difficult to get here, you can’t always win. Now to continue training. I want to thank everyone who supports me from Río Gallegos. We are happy for what was given to us.”
Badminton: Triumphs with determination
The team of badminton Santa Cruz also had a successful day. The male duo, formed by Thomas Perez y Luján Carrarobeat Jujuy 2-0, while in the women’s singles, Sofia Avaca They also beat Salta 2-0. For its part, Valentin Luguercho He defeated his counterpart from Tierra del Fuego, consolidating an excellent start for the province. The team, under the direction of coach Pablo Villalba, continues to advance and prepares for the next crossings, which will begin this Thursday.
3×3 Basketball: Featured performances by Santa Cruz at Popular Beach
The Santa Cruz team 3×3 basketball has had an outstanding participation in the popular beach of Mar del Plata, with a double day of matches both in the male and female category. In the women’s field, the Santacruceñas won against Santa Fe 15-6 and then beat Buenos Aires 10-4, showing great performance and team cohesion. On the other hand, the men’s team faced San Juan, where they lost 7-10, and then lost to Buenos Aires 8-21. Despite the challenges, the team continues to demonstrate the effort and dedication that characterizes our athletes in this discipline.
Table tennis: To the semi-finals
In table tennisboth conventional equipment and PCD of Santa Cruz reached semi-finals. Elias Muñoz y Nazarene Infante They remain in the race, demonstrating their ability and potential, and will compete on Friday for a place in the final.
Gymnastics: A demonstration of talent
The delegation of artistic gymnastics began with his participation in the levels 1 and 2. Indiana Alarcon, Martina Faler y Tiara Leguizamón shined on the ground, while the Level 2 competitors, Catalina Castro, Ainara Hernandez y Martina Diazparticipated in the four devices, showing the hard work that has brought them this far. The province continues to be represented with pride by young Santa Cruz athletes, who have demonstrated great skill in this discipline.
Freestyle: Rap is also present
In the mode freestylethe young rapper from Fuentes del Coyle, Haserepresented Santa Cruz before the public present on the popular beach, demonstrating the growing popularity of rap in the country.
Beach Handball and Beach Volleyball: Great challenges
In beach handballthe Santa Cruz team had a difficult match against CABAfalling 2-0 in a match where high temperatures played an important role. For its part, the team men’s beach volleyball also had a challenging day, losing to Saint John at the close of business on Wednesday.
Other disciplines
Fencingalthough he did not make it to the semifinals, he left an excellent impression with the performances of Lara Alvarez y Bastian Bahamondewho added experience in these important games. Taekwondo continues to advance with athletes like Leslie Murua, Mia Velasquez y Luciano Soto fighting for a place in the finals. Number also started with good results, standing out Julián Bañawho was among the three best in his category, and Valentina Scazawho came in fifth place.
Looking to the future
The Evita National Games not only represent a competition, but a true development platform for young people from Santa Cruz. The experience acquired by the athletes in each event allows them to continue growing and dreaming of new achievements, while they continue to raise the name of Santa Cruz. Without a doubt, the effort, dedication and support of their coaches, family and communities will be key to their next challenges.
With outstanding participation and a day full of medals and learning, Santa Cruz continues to demonstrate that, through sport, not only athletes, but also great people are created. Congratulations to all the athletes who are leaving their mark in Mar del Plata!
