Evita National Youth Games 2026 conclude in Mar del Plata

The 2026 Evita National Youth and Adapted Games in Mar del Plata have concluded, showcasing significant athletic achievements across various Argentine provinces.

Several delegations recorded historic performances. Salta achieved a record 35 medals in a single day, bringing their total to 61. Chaco demonstrated strength in adapted athletics, securing 57 total medals and being named national champion in the adapted athletics category. Corrientes also saw success, particularly in weightlifting and adapted sports, totaling 38 medals in the latter.

Individual and team highlights included gold medals for Jujuy in freestyle rap and women's table tennis, and a historic first futsal gold for Tucumán. Mendoza and Misiones also secured multiple podium finishes in disciplines such as gymnastics, judo, and field hockey.

Beyond athletic results, the Entre Ríos delegation was awarded the Copa Juego Limpio, a distinction recognizing sportsmanship, respect, and camaraderie as voted by the National Sports Secretariat and delegation leaders.