Regional Judo Athletes Secure Silver Medals at National School Games
At the 2026 National School Games, the regional women’s judo delegation secured four silver medals following final round performances, laserenaonline.cl reported. The results include podium finishes in multiple weight divisions, alongside concurrent exits for regional basketball and handball squads.
Podium Finishes in the Minus-63 and Plus-70 Kilogram Divisions
In the minus-63 kg category, Muriel Cortés of Colegio Adventista de La Serena claimed second place after advancing through the tournament. Cristhel Ruiz Bustos of the Valparaíso Region captured the gold medal in this division. Cortés noted that reaching the podium was a breakthrough after missing out in prior years. In the plus-70 kg category, Alondra Carmona Gómez of Colegio María de Andacollo reached the final and secured the second-place finish. Trinidad Araya Rosales of the Metropolitan Region took home the gold medal in that weight class.
Additional Silver Medals Across Lower Weight Classes
Two additional regional competitors added to the medal count by securing second-place finishes in lighter categories. Emily Herrera of Colegio Calasanz earned a silver medal in the minus-40 kg division. Antara Fuentevilla of Colegio Intercultural de Altovalsol took second place in the minus-36 kg category. Fuentevilla noted that securing an ippon during her second bout allowed her to advance to the final match.
Seremi Del Deporte Praises Judokas as Regional Teams Lose
Following the competition, Regional Sports Ministerial Secretary (Seremi del Deporte) Ismael Zapata Frías expressed satisfaction with the athletes’ performance across the judo events, highlighting the discipline required in the sport. In team sports, regional squads faced elimination before the semifinal rounds. The San Viator school team from Ovalle fell 14-16 to the Araucanía Region in team handball. Meanwhile, the Santa Teresa school squad from Illapel lost 39-49 to the Gabriela Mistral school from La Ligua in basketball competition.
Which Schools and Athletes Won Judo Medals?
Which schools did the silver-medal judokas represent?
Muriel Cortés attended Colegio Adventista de La Serena, Alondra Carmona Gómez represented Colegio María de Andacollo, Emily Herrera competed for Colegio Calasanz, and Antara Fuentevilla represented Colegio Intercultural de Altovalsol.
Who won the gold medals in the minus-63 kg and plus-70 kg categories?
Cristhel Ruiz Bustos of the Valparaíso Region won the minus-63 kg division, while Trinidad Araya Rosales of the Metropolitan Region captured the gold in the plus-70 kg category.
What were the final scores for the regional team sport eliminations?
The San Viator school team lost to the Araucanía Region 14-16 in handball, and the Santa Teresa school from Illapel fell 39-49 to the Gabriela Mistral school of La Ligua in basketball.
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