# Youth sports competitions in Chile and Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-sports-competitions-in-chile-and-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-18T11:00:59.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Youth sports initiatives and competitions are expanding across South America. In Chile, regional programs have included the “Jugando por Nuestros Derechos” football championship in the Maule region, which featured Sub-14 and Sub-18 categories. Additionally, the ANFP’s Torneo Iniciación has utilized behavior-based scoring to foster development in young players.

Further regional activity includes the preparation of a large delegation from Chile’s Tarapacá region for the 2026 National School Sports Games (JDE) finals in Valparaíso. Meanwhile, in Argentina, the Sub-14 Regional Women’s Volleyball Tournament has begun in Santiago del Estero, serving as a qualifier for the Copa Argentina de Clubes Campeones.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Youth sports competitions held in Chile and Argentina

Youth sports events are active in South America, including the Tarapacá regional delegation preparing for the Chilean National School Sports Games and a major Sub-14 women's volleyball tournament in Argentina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-sports-competitions-held-in-chile-and-argentina

### 2026-09-12: Youth football tournaments expand across Chile

Youth football tournaments are gaining momentum in Chile, including a participant-led championship in Maule and the ANFP's Torneo Iniciación featuring major club derbies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-football-tournaments-expand-across-chile

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