Santa Cruz selects athletes for Araucanía 2026 Binational Games

The Santa Cruz province has finalized several athletic rosters for the 2026 Binational Games of Araucanía, scheduled to begin on October 26 in Valdivia, Chile. The competition brings together Patagonian athletes from both Argentina and Chile.

The women’s volleyball team, led by coaches David Montiel and Daniela Constante, consists of 12 players selected from various localities including Gobernador Gregores, Caleta Olivia, Puerto Deseado, Puerto San Julián, and El Calafate. The squad will compete in Zone B alongside representatives from La Pampa, Lagos, Ñuble, Araucanía, and Río Negro.

In judo, the provincial roster was determined through trials at the Center for High-Performance Sports (CePARD) in Río Gallegos. The male division winners include Jonathan Acosta (under-60 kg), Gonzalo Vivar (under-66 kg), Benjamín Nicolai (under-73 kg), Marcos Pedrozo (under-81 kg), and Renzo Alonso (under-90 kg). The selection process included both primary competitors and alternates across multiple weight classes.