Overview

• Argentina completed a flawless tournament run in Chengdu, winning all group matches, a 2-0 quarterfinal over Vietnam and a 2-1 semifinal shootout victory over Spain.
• In the gold-medal match, Argentina lost the first set 14-20, won the second 22-12 and commanded the shootout 7-2 to defeat Germany 2-1.
• Gisella Bonomi converted all eight of her attempts in the final, and local reports named her the tournament’s top scorer and best pivot while Lucila Balsas earned MVP honors.
• The set-based format and shootout mechanism underscored Argentina’s tactical resilience, with precise one-on-one plays proving decisive against Europe’s elite.
• Under head coach Leticia Brunati, Argentina reversed past European setbacks and built on silver and bronze medals from the last two World Games to claim its first gold.