During last weekend, Concordia hosted the Argentine Individual Bocce Championship for the blind in both the men's and women's categories. The event was supervised jointly by the Argentine Bocce Confederation, the Entre Ríos Bocce Federation, and the Asociación Bochas Concordia, with the support of the Municipality's Undersecretariat of Sports.
Dora Báez, born in La Paz but based in Concordia, was crowned tournament champion. During the competition, she was guided by Cristian Martínez, represents ACICON (Association of the Blind of Concordia), and trains at Club Russo. In the final, Báez defeated Luz Arguello from Córdoba 7 to 6 to win the title. Third place went to another resident of Concordia, Cristina Barrios.
In the men's category, Gustavo Peralta from Bell Ville, Córdoba, was crowned Argentine champion after defeating Adelmo Bonfanti from Santa Fe 8 to 5 in the final. The podium was completed by another competitor from Córdoba, Carlos Fassi.
During the tournament, the Director of Disability of the Municipality of Concordia, Florencia Weiss, was present.
Dora Báez, born in La Paz but based in Concordia, was crowned tournament champion. During the competition, she was guided by Cristian Martínez, represents ACICON (Association of the Blind of Concordia), and trains at Club Russo. In the final, Báez defeated Luz Arguello from Córdoba 7 to 6 to win the title. Third place went to another resident of Concordia, Cristina Barrios.
In the men's category, Gustavo Peralta from Bell Ville, Córdoba, was crowned Argentine champion after defeating Adelmo Bonfanti from Santa Fe 8 to 5 in the final. The podium was completed by another competitor from Córdoba, Carlos Fassi.
During the tournament, the Director of Disability of the Municipality of Concordia, Florencia Weiss, was present.