Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023.- Argentina defeated Chile 64-46 in the battle for the fifth position in mixed wheelchair rugby, a match held at the Centro de Deportes Colectivos del Estadio Nacional. 

From the first minute, the game was in favor of Argentina, showcasing their greater experience in the sport and dashing Chile's hopes of securing their first victory in the competition. 

The Argentine team went into halftime with a lead of 31-21 (18-11 and 13-10), maintaining this advantage in the last two quarters (16-13 and 17-12) to secure the victory. 

Joselino Gómez was Argentina's top scorer with 15 points. "This is my first Parapan American Games, and even though we came with the aspiration to go further, it couldn't happen, but we leave satisfied," he said. 

Chile's Christian Madariaga, who scored 21 tries for his team, appreciated the experience gained in Santiago 2023. "It was a great experience, and hopefully, in a couple of years, we can compete for a South American medal," he stated. 

Argentina and Chile participated in Toronto and Lima, with Argentina winning in both editions. 

Writen by Esteban Gómez; translated by Paulette Bertín / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport 
Photo: Dragomir Yankovic / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport