Tierra del Fuego Badminton Players Qualify for Para-EPADE Games
RÍO GRANDE, Tierra del Fuego (AP) — Esteban Berón and Joaquín Velásquez have qualified to represent Tierra del Fuego in badminton at the Para-EPADE Games 2025, set to take place in Río Negro province from May 15-18.
Qualifying tournament held in Río Grande
The qualifying tournament was held last Thursday at the “Alicia Moreau de Justo” school gymnasium in Río Grande.Athletes competed for the chance to represent their province in the upcoming regional competition.
Berón and Velásquez Secure top Spots
Berón and Velásquez emerged as the top two players following a round-robin tournament.Stéfano Moyano completed the podium.
What challenges did Esteban Berón and Joaquín Velásquez overcome to qualify for the Para-EPADE Games?
Tierra del Fuego Badminton Players Qualify for Para-EPADE Games: Q&A
Get ready to learn more about the exciting Para-EPADE Games and the Tierra del Fuego badminton stars!
Q&A
- What are the Para-EPADE Games?
- The Para-EPADE Games are a regional multi-sport competition for athletes with disabilities, specifically for athletes from provinces in the Patagonia region of Argentina.
- When and where will the 2025 Para-EPADE Games take place?
- The 2025 games will be held in Río Negro province from May 15-18.
- Who are the Tierra del Fuego badminton players who qualified?
- Esteban Berón and Joaquín Velásquez secured spots to represent Tierra del Fuego in badminton.
- Where was the qualifying tournament held?
- The tournament took place at the “Alicia Moreau de Justo” school gymnasium in Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego.
- What format was the qualifying tournament?
- The tournament followed a round-robin format,with Berón and Velásquez finishing first and second,respectively. Stéfano Moyano finished third.
- What is round-robin format?
- In a round-robin format, each player competes against every other player once. The player with the best record at the end wins. This guarantees fair play.
- What is Badminton?
- badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. It can be played as singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side).
Root for Esteban Berón and Joaquín velásquez as they prepare to represent Tierra del Fuego! Stay tuned for updates on their performance at the Para-EPADE Games 2025!
