The gala took place in the central hall of the Pío Nono building, where the athletes received recognition for their performance. The best of the best was the Judo team, Antonia Valenzuela Almonacid, while the women’s volleyball team, which for two consecutive years has won the JOE and the TIF, received special recognition.
As is tradition, every year-end the best representatives of the sports branches of the Faculty of Law of the University of Chile are awarded. In this way, the effort and dedication of the university sports community is celebrated.
The gala took place in the central hall, where, last Friday, December 6, the Dean, Pablo Ruiz-Taglethe Vice Dean, Francisco Soto, the School Director, Miguel González Lemusthe Director of Student Affairs, Ruben Burgosthe Sports Coordinator, Andres Arandathe president of the Law Students Sports Center (CDED), Daniella Huenchunaostudents, coaches and officials.
After the words of the Dean and the president of the CDED, the awards began for the students who stood out as best athletes in their disciplines. Awards were also given to best companions of each sporting branch and the prizes of “Recognition of improvement and effort”, to the students who stood out for their perseverance, tenacity and effort.
This year, the best athlete award 2024 he got it selected judo, Antonia Valenzuela Almonacidfor his constant effort and dedication when competing; commitment and total responsibility with the institution and, above all, for its sporting discipline.
He coach of the year award it was for him Professor Francisco Mendoza Miranda, coach of the Faculty’s table tennis team.
He lifetime achievement award It was given to the handball team: Katia Jaramillo Barria, who throughout his career has had great commitment to sports, integrating the branch of handball, basketball and participating in the Burgués Cup.
The recognition lock revelationwhich highlights the freshman who has surprised everyone with his talent, dedication and sportsmanship, went to the swimming team, Pablo Bruce Robres.
The award for sports spiritwhich honors those who embody the fundamental values of sport: camaraderie, respect, passion and a positive attitude in every challenge, was presented to the selected and captain of the rugby team, Felipe Baraona Silva.
Special recognition received the women’s volleyball teamwhich under the direction of Professor Johann Carmona has fulfilled an exceptional and historic performance when winning for two consecutive years the Student Olympic Games (JOE) and the Interfaculty Tournament (TIF), both internal and traditional tournaments of the University of Chile.
He Cecilia Gabriela Castro Salvadores award, in homage to the missing athlete from Derecho, who is given to those who leave an indelible mark through sport, was received by Belén Ituarte Arayawhich is part of the athletics branch and has participated in countless tournaments, including the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas 2024.
List of athletes as the best by sports branch
- Men’s basketball: Sebastián Zepeda
- Women’s basketball: Esperanza Delgado
- Men’s volleyball: Mateo Larrondo
- Women’s volleyball: Fernanda Acuña
- Men’s swimming: Amaru Aguilera
- Women’s swimming: Fernanda Reyes
- Men’s athletics: Sebastián Infante
- Women’s athletics: Camila Ponce
- Women’s handball: Matilde Valdebenito Póo
- Men’s handball: Diego Sanhueza
- Men’s soccer: Felipe Bouzo Lacalle
- Women’s soccer: Constanza Vega Antil
- Chess: Alejandro Marín Dorta
- Taekwondo: Juan Labra Novoa
- Table tennis: Julián Cerda
- Rugby: Nicolás Greiber
- Tennis: Renato Cordero
Best Partner Award
- Men’s basketball: David Amaro Álvarez
- Women’s basketball: Elisa González
- Men’s volleyball: Agustín Muñoz
- Women’s volleyball: Micaela Pavez
- Men’s swimming: Rodrigo Ajenjo
- Women’s swimming: Francisca Silva
- Men’s athletics: Ignacio Armijo
- Women’s athletics: Matilda Duque
- Women’s handball: Macarena Paz Ganga Silva
- Men’s handball: Gabriel González
- Men’s soccer: Tomás Miranda Estay
- Women’s soccer: Sol Cecilia Garcés Ramírez
- Chess: Nayadeth Romina Canales Ramírez
- Taekwondo: Matías Cruz Parada
- Table tennis: Miguel Rojas
- Rugby: Rodrigo Ávila
- Tennis: Felipe Hidalgo
Award recognition for improvement and effort
- Men’s basketball: Roberto Quiñilen
- Women’s basketball: Consuelo Vargas
- Men’s volleyball: Aldo Fredes
- Women’s volleyball: Catalina Schmidt
- Men’s swimming: Diego Perret
- Women’s swimming: Antonia Rodríguez
- Men’s athletics: Benjamín Campos
- Women’s athletics: Luciana Silva
- Women’s handball: Rocío Holmer Zúñiga
- Men’s handball: José Barbano
- Men’s soccer: Diego Bustos
- Women’s soccer: Vaitiare Belén Zúñiga Rojas
- Ajedrez: Felipe Alberto Canepa Cambiaso
- Taekwondo: Millaray Orellana Barrientos
- Table tennis: Agustín Darmazo
- Rugby: Diego Montequin
- Tennis: Felipe Hidalgo
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