The Estadio Nacional's Polideportivo 1 is the perfect venue to enjoy the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, where Brazil secured their first victory in the male's wheelchair basketball. 

The South American team, coming off consecutive defeats against Colombia and the United States, respectively, bounced back with a win over Puerto Rico. 

In the Ñuñoa commune, the Brazilians outplayed the Caribbean team, securing a clear 88-36 victory. 

The top scorer of the match was the Brazilian Cristiano Clemente, who shone with 21 points on the Chilean court. 

Brazil finished in third place in Group B with four points, while Puerto Rico settled for the fourth spot with three units. Now, both teams await their opponents for the quarter-finals. 

Written by Carlos Silva Rojas - Patricio Hernández; translated by Rocio Rojas / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport 
Ph: Karin Pozo / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport