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Regional senior competitions and cultural events held in Argentina and Chile
Various regional competitions and cultural events for seniors and adaptive athletes are taking place across Argentina and Chile.
In Argentina, Ituzaingó is hosting the provincial stage of the Corrientes 2026 Games for seniors, featuring disciplines such as chess, table tennis, and newcom. In Esquel, Chubut, seniors participated in cultural competitions including dance, singing, and painting. Meanwhile, Río Gallegos is hosting the Santa Cruz adaptive sports games, with athletes competing in eight disciplines like swimming and athletics to qualify for the national stage in Mar del Plata. Additionally, Nogoyá is hosting a provincial veterans' bocce championship.
In Chile, the Melipilla province is preparing for the provincial final of the XXVI Cueca Championship for seniors, while in the Itata province, the pair from Quirihue won the provincial cueca championship and will represent the region in the upcoming regional competition in Chillán.
Entities
Chubutenses Games · Correntino Games · Esquel · Ituzaingó · Melipilla · Municipality of Esquel · Río Gallegos · San Juan · Santa Cruz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ituzaingó will host the provincial stage of the 2026 Correntino Games for seniors on August 28. ituzaingonoticias.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Municipality of Esquel held the first stage of the Chubutenses Games for Seniors at the Municipal Auditorium. diariolaportada.com.ar · fmdellagoesquel.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eulalia Lagos and Andrés Manquipan advanced in Dance, Miguel Ángel Ávalos in Solo Singing, Alicia Fonseca in Painting and Drawing, and Carlos de Leonardis in Storytelling. diariolaportada.com.ar · fmdellagoesquel.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Qualifiers from the provincial stage will represent Corrientes at the National Games in San Juan from September 28 to October 2, 2026. ituzaingonoticias.com.ar