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Saturday and Sunday of dreams lived the students of the municipal schools of Athletics, Judo and Kick Boxing who were competing, and representing the city, in tournaments outside the province.
USHUAIA.- On Saturday, in El Calafate, the ushuaiense delegation, from the Municipal School of Judo, made its presentation in the “LOS GLACIARES” Tournament, in a contest that brought together more than 200 competitors from Patagonia.
The Ushuaia team, led by Professor Juan Arcos (5* DAN in Judo), won six gold, four silver and six bronze medals.
“By way of closing, I want to thank the support of the parents who traveled with their children, and served as support for the entire group. Thanks to the entire Judo family”, highlighted coach Arcos.
“There are always things to improve, and to learn as well. We add very positive experiences; some won, others lost, but we continue on the path of effort and constant work”.
The delegation included Joaquín Vera (under 11), Atilio Gualdesi (under 13), Luis Cia (under 15), Benjamin Cucek (under 17), Diego Cia (under 17), Lucas Alcalde (under 21), Emiliano Suárez (under 15 ), Uriel Lipovetzky (under 15), Luciano Vargas (+64 Kg), Gastón Cuestas (under 17), Thiago Slenk (under 15), Joaquín Ampuero (under 17), Lucas Alcalde (Open Seniors), Diego Cia (Open Seniors ), Agustina Vera (under 17), and Agostina Gramuglia (under 21).
Athletics was also the highlight of the weekend; the young Renata Godoy became champion in the National Seniors in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos).
Just one day was enough for the athlete to position herself in 1st place in the competition, and begin to build the foundations of a championship that was going to be defined on Sunday with the long jump, javelin throw and 800 m.
Despite her young age, and being her first experience in this contest, the athlete from Fuegian achieved a dream victory in the north of the country.
His coach Lucas Doffo, very excited, mentioned: “Very happy, very happy both of them; she as an athlete and I as a coach, in our first foray into the National Seniors, which is the highest athletics tournament at the national level, and with the results achieved, the news is nothing but joyful and happy”.
“Renata competed in the heptathlon where on the first day she did the hurdles, the high jump, the shot and the 200 meters where she obtained excellent results, improving several of her personal bests and others equaling them”.
“On the second day he competed in the 800 m, which is the last test; the long jump and the javelin throw where her results were again favorable, placing her in first place”.
“Here we are, trying to reflect, think calmly, enjoy ourselves and, starting tomorrow when we return, begin to project what is to come.”
“I want to thank the Municipal Sports Institute and the Mayor for all the support they have been giving us for years.”
The Municipal School of Kick Boxing “End of the World” had a perfect weekend; three fights agreed, three won, in the province of Buenos Aires.
On Saturday, the fighter from Fuegian, Nair “La Pantera” Loreiro achieved two great victories in the “BTF – BUENOS AIRES TOP FIGHT” tournament. The first of them by majority decision, against her rival Ludmila Rodríguez.
The second victory of the day was by unanimous decision against fighter Luz Villalba.
It is important to note that the athlete had two fights agreed, just one hour apart, for Saturday afternoon, with two much more experienced opponents and with several fights under her belt.
With great solidity and determination, he knew how to beat both, without extenuating circumstances, in two fights agreed to for three rounds in the category up to 54 kg.
On Sunday it was the turn of Augusto “Dekkers” Toncovich, who in his three-round fight, defeated Román Moyano by unanimous decision in the category up to 60kg, putting on a great fight, providing a show for all those present.
His coach, Martín Vallejos, stressed that he was “very proud of his competitors, of the work they have been doing, and the way they came together to form a family, more than a team.”
“This was the first step to reach the final of the Road To 2023. We are convinced that we are going to reach the finals and we are going to win them. This weekend they participated in the two most important tournaments in the country, and they did not fail, they won three out of three”.
“It is a huge achievement that reflects the great work that is done every day; they are more consolidated and firm in the ring, showing great confidence and solidity”.
“We know that we have all the accompaniment and support of the Municipal Institute, to continue growing even more. On Saturday, May 7, we will be back in Buenos Aires competing”.
