Brazilian men and women win Pan American Championships

published: November 16, 2024
The Brazilian men’s and women’s national fistball teams have won the Pan American Championships. They claimed the title in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Joining them on the podium were Argentina and Chile in the women’s competition, and Argentina and the USA in the men’s competition.

Women

Both finals, which also served as direct qualifiers for the World Games, went down to the decisive set. In the women’s final, the newly crowned world champions from Brazil started confidently, but Argentina managed to equalize. However, in the deciding set, Brazil showed their strength once again (11:4, 14:15, 11:5). The bronze medal went to Chile, who defeated Colombia 2:0 (11:4, 11:7).

Final Standings:

  1. Brazil
  2. Argentina
  3. Chile
  4. Colombia

Men

For the first time, six nations participated in the men’s competition. The title winner was no surprise. Brazil triumphed in the final, coming from behind to defeat Argentina 2:1 (13:15, 11:7, 11:3). The bronze medal was secured by the USA, who avenged their group-stage loss to Chile (11:8, 7:11, 11:8). Fifth place went to Colombia, who defeated debutant Bolivia (11:1, 11:8).

Final Standings:

  1. Brazil
  2. Argentina
  3. USA
  4. Chile
  5. Colombia
  6. Bolivia

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