Tucumán honors athletes for Odesur 2026 achievements

Authorities in Tucumán have recognized 13 local athletes who competed in the Odesur 2026 South American Games, 10 of whom secured medals across various disciplines. The recognition ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Interior and attended by Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, Secretary of Sports Diego Erroz, and Subsecretary Maximiliano Germán.

Medalists included gold medalists in Karate (Brandon Nahuel Ledesma), Basque Pelota (Cynthia Estefanía Pinto), Rugby 7 (Candela Melina Delgado, Teresa Abril Medina, and Martiniano Arrieta), Hockey (Luca Dulor and Paula Santamarina), and others. Silver medals were earned in Volleyball, Football, and other sports, while bronze medals were awarded in Artistic Gymnastics and Shooting.

To support their high-performance training, the provincial government announced that these athletes will receive scholarships through the end of the year. Secretary Diego Erroz stated that the government aims to support the province's sporting elite so they can focus on their training and upcoming competitions.