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South-Central American U13/U14 Handball Championship Kicks Off in Olympic Park
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South-Central American U13/U14 Handball Championship Kicks Off in Olympic Park

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South-Central American Handball Championship for U13 girls and U14 boys, "Paraguay 2026," has begun in Asunción, featuring five participating countries.
  • The tournament includes teams from Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, with matches held at the Olympic Park.
  • Early results saw Paraguay A defeat Paraguay B in the girls' category, while Argentina, Brazil, and Chile secured wins in their respective matches.

The "Paraguay 2026" South-Central American Handball Championship for U13 girls and U14 boys officially commenced this week at the Olympic Park in Asunción. The tournament, which runs until Saturday, features national teams from five countries: Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, and host nation Paraguay.

In the U13 girls' division, Paraguay A secured a 30-23 victory over Paraguay B in an all-Paraguayan matchup. Other opening day results included Argentina defeating Uruguay 14-12, and Brazil claiming a 22-17 win against Chile. The competition is being held across two venues within the Olympic Park: CEO 1 and the Arena COP.

The U14 boys' category saw Paraguay A achieve a hard-fought 27-27 draw against the reigning champions, Argentina. However, Paraguay B faced a significant challenge, falling to Brazil with a score of 48-13. Chile also secured a win in the boys' division, defeating Uruguay 25-20.

The championship schedule includes four more days of competition, with multiple matches planned daily across both venues. The tournament serves as a key event for youth handball development in the region, showcasing emerging talent from the participating nations.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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