Three Uruguayan youth athletes selected for South American Games

Three 14-year-old athletes from the Durazno Athletics School have been selected to represent Uruguay at the South American Youth Games in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The competition is scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 7, 2026.

Benjamín Barceló, a national champion in the 800 and 2,000-meter events, will compete in the 800-meter track race. Andrew Moreira, who secured national titles in the 80 and 150-meter sprints, will participate in those respective disciplines. Mateo Portela, the national runner-up in the heptathlon, will compete in the multi-event competition involving javelin, shot put, long jump, high jump, 100-meter hurdles, and 800 meters.

The athletes train at the Prof. Héctor Merklen Budelli track under the guidance of coaches Esteban and Erico Guerrero. Their qualification follows strong performances at the National Sports Games organized by the National Sports Secretariat.