Quilmes wins 2026 Juegos Bonaerenses championship

The Municipality of Quilmes has been crowned champion of the 2026 Juegos Bonaerenses following the provincial finals in Mar del Plata. The delegation secured a total of 60 medals, including 40 gold, 11 silver, and 9 bronze, breaking an eleven-year streak without a first-place finish.

The competition saw record participation, with over 504,000 registrants province-wide and 30,000 competitors reaching the final stage. Provincial Minister of Community Development, Andrés Larroque, defended the state's investment of approximately $21 billion pesos, noting that the event generates a similar economic impact for Mar del Plata through tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy.

Other participating districts reported significant results: Merlo finished 9th in the general standings with 38 medals; Moreno earned 38 medals including 16 gold; Junín achieved a record 30 medals; Patagones secured 14 medals; 25 de Mayo earned nine; and Luján concluded with 13. The games featured 117 disciplines covering sports and culture for youth, people with disabilities, and seniors.