The unusual incident of the Argentine handball team at the Pan American Games: “They robbed our bus while driving on the highway in Viña”

The Argentine men’s handball team, popularly known as Gladiatorshad a devastating debut against the United States at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile 28 to 14 Against the Americans, it had a bittersweet taste due to an additional sporting problem that occurred in the streets of the city of Viña del Mar, where the valid match of the second group was played.

The Argentine delegation suffered Microphone theft Which took them to the Viña del Mar gym and the players had to walk back. The scene spread across social networks thanks to its publication Federico PizarroA member of the national team who filed the complaint and requested it be published.

“They just robbed our bus while on the highway in Vienna. Fortunately, none of the players’ bags were in the trunk. “They took the doctor’s bag.”and pointed to the right side of GladiatorsThe top scorer for the Argentine national team against the Americans, with 5 goals and an effectiveness of 83%.

Pizarro He shared photos, which went viral, showing his companions standing on the side of the street, astonished by the unusual situation, and waiting for alternative means of transportation to return to the rally.

In these Pan American Games in Santiago 2023, Argentina’s main goal is to repeat The golden medal achieved at the Lima 2019 Olympic Games, retains the only ticket to Paris 2024 and thus ensures that it has the only ticket. Fourth consecutive participation in the Olympic Games After being present in London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Regarding the match that opened the second group, goalkeeper Gladiators, Lionel Macielwho made 8 saves and closed at 47%, was one of the team’s best points with key tackles in this elusive first half, along with Juan Bar Who also contributed 8 more saves and 67% in the sequel.

Uruguay, Argentina’s next competitor in the first stage, beat Cuba 25-24, while in Group A, Brazil defeated Mexico 51-19, and Chile defeated the Dominican Republic 30-21.

Synthesis:

Initial training: Lionel Maciel, Santiago Baroneto, Pablo Weinstein, Nicolas Bono, Pedro Martinez, Federico Fernandez, and Gaston Mourinho.

Argentina 28 goals: Federico Pizarro (5), Ignacio Pizarro (4), Nicolas Bono (4), Mariano Canepa (3), Pedro Martinez (3), Federico Fernandez (2), Pablo Weinstein (2), Diego Simone (2), Gastón . Mourinho (1), Santiago Baroneto (1), Pablo Simone (1), Nicolas Bonanno, Juan Parr and Lionel Maciel.