Argentina secures opening victories at World Skate Games

The Argentine junior inline hockey teams have secured decisive victories in their opening matches at the World Skate Games in Asunción.

The men's junior team achieved a 9-2 win against South Korea in Group D. Despite an early deficit following goals by Hyeonjae Jang and Dongjin Jang, Argentina responded with goals from Neon Iturbe Martínez, Kevin Gomes, Salvador Delfino Birri, Federico Lombraña Tomasino, Nicolás Ocampo, and Justo Vidal. Argentina now sits level on points with Germany in the group standings.

In the Under-19 category, Argentina defeated Switzerland 7-3. The match was played on a slippery track that caused frequent falls, but Argentina maintained control through goals from Bautista Romero, Joaquín Morales, Lucas Sottano, Alejo Espinoza, and Valentín Funes. The Swiss goals were scored by Lyron Krauss and Sven Schenk.