Breaking News: First Representatives of Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Chess for South American Games
June 25, 2023
In an exciting development for the Maule region, the first representatives for volleyball, table tennis, and chess have been confirmed to compete in the upcoming School Sports Games. Athletes from the region will strive to secure spots in the South American finals set for December in Brazil.
Enthusiasm and Preparation for National Finals
The selection process at the Maule level is in full swing, with tremendous enthusiasm from athletes and the educational community. The departed stage is focused on the U-14 category and has involved intense competitions at communal, provincial, and regional stages.
The success of the Juegos Deportivos Escolares (JDE) is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the National Sports Institute (IND), the School Physical Activity Network, and the sports departments of various municipalities in Maule. The regional director of IND in Maule, Zenén Valenzuela, expressed his satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of coordinated and collaborative work that has enabled the region to have impeccable competition representatives.
Linares Institute’s Triumph in Volleyball
The Linares Institute emerged as the leading regional winner in volleyball, qualifying both male and female teams for the national finals to be held in the Metropolitan Region from August 30 to September 11. The ultimate prize: representing the country in the South American School Sports Games in Brasília, Brazil, during the first week of December.
Chess and Table Tennis Standouts
Chess and table tennis finals saw intense competition in Molina. Gabriela Lizama and Antonia Honorato from Talca, as well as Sebastián Rubio from Talca and Nicolás Orellana from Linares, clinched spots in the national championships.
The First Steps to National Representation
The sports considered for the U-14 category include chess, athletics, handball, basketball, cylinder, futsal, swimming, table tennis, and volleyball. Regional finals are scheduled from June to August, with more competitions slated for the U-17 category in the upcoming semester.
The upcoming national finals in Cobo will feature volleyball and basketball, with competitions held in Talca, San Clemente, Teno, Molina, Curicó, and Linares.
