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Evita National Games Close in Mar del Plata With Awards as Final Medal Tally Nears

The weeklong youth festival showcased a talent pipeline through South American qualifiers alongside new study‑sport scholarships.

Overview

  • At a seaside stage next to the Skate Park, the closing ceremony featured provincial flag bearers, performances and prize presentations led by national secretary Daniel Scioli.
  • The Fair Play Cup went to Mendoza and the winning mascot was Quiri from Salta, as organizers highlighted the event’s emphasis on values and inclusion.
  • Scioli delivered sports equipment to 11 neighborhood clubs in General Pueyrredón, reinforcing the social-development focus tied to the competition.
  • More than 8,600 participants competed across four main hubs and 26 additional venues in 36 sports plus promotional disciplines including breaking and e-sports, supported by a robust training program that featured a talk from Olympian coach Ana Gallay.
  • The Games served as qualifiers in athletics, table tennis and swimming for December’s South American School Games; Santa Fe topped the latest published table, while provinces such as Catamarca reported strong hauls as Saturday’s final events concluded.