Kevin Silva Prize Honors Chileans Overcoming Adversity
An emotional ceremony honored those who have overcome various difficulties in their life. Alongside Olympic torchbearer Kevin Silva, a range of Chileans were noted for their efforts, from a vision impaired orchestra to a young lady who writes using her mouth. LAS CONDES — Ten different winners were named in the first ceremony for the [...]
Chile Suspends Search for Missing Hikers
On Friday, Chilean authorities decided to call off the search for three missing tourists who disappeared from the Villarrica area. VILLARRICA — Despite signs of hope being detected, Chile’s emergency service, ONEMI, has suspended operations in the search for three missing hikers that have been lost for over a week. Italian Luca Ogliengo (25), Russian Dmitri Sivenkov [...]
Chile Fall to Portugal in Rugby Test Match
Chile were unable to hold on to their half time lead, losing to Portugal 28-22. SAN CARLOS DE APOQUINDO — With approximately 2,000 people in the stands, Chile faced Portugal in a test match, with both teams looking to increase their international ranking. Each team was only able to cross for one try apiece, with [...]
Chile’s Atacama Solar Race Reaches Final Stage
Defending champions Antakari (Universidad La Serena) remain in the lead as solar cars from throughout Chile and around the world race through the Atacama Desert. CHACABUCO — The driest desert in the world is powering a range of contraptions competing in both the Desafío Solar Atacama, which requires vehicles to be completed solar-powered, or in the La Ruta [...]
Gaston Cellerino’s Moment of Madness
The final round of the Clausura competition had the usual trials and tribulations associated with the battle for places in the playoffs or avoiding relegation, however nothing was more surprising than the kung-fu kick from Unión La Calera striker Gastón Cellerino. VALPARAÍSO — After being sent from the field for a second yellow card, an altercation [...]
Chile Reaches Quarter Finals of Roller Hockey World Cup
Chile have passed through to the quarter finals of the Women’s Roller Hockey World Cup with victories over the United States and Argentina. RECIFE, BRAZIL — Chile will face France in the quarter finals of the Roller Hockey World Cup after finishing first in their group thanks to wins over Argentina and the USA. The [...]
Chile Sacks Claudio Borghi After Fifth Straight Loss
Despite claiming his job was not under pressure, Chile’s administration asked Claudio Borghi to step down from his role after La Roja were beaten 3-1 by Serbia. SAINT GALLEN, SWITZERLAND — A late goal from Ángelo Henríquez gave Chile some slight respectability on the scoreboard, however once again Chile were found wanting in defense and [...]
Chile Prepares for Relegation Battle
Due to the outstanding match between Universidad de Chile and Universidad de Concepción, all teams at risk of relegation from Chile’s Primera Division will play at 8 p.m. With La Serena already demoted, one team will drop automatically, while two others will playoff against Barnechea and Everton. SANTIAGO — 8 p.m on Wednesday evening will [...]
Chile Ready to Face Serbia in Switzerland
Chile coach Claudio Borghi has claimed his job is not under threat as La Roja attempt to reverse a losing streak. Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal described the squad as “stronger than ever”, while the ANFP directory visited FIFA headquarters during their time in Switzerland. SAINT GALLEN, SWITZERLAND — Malaga midfielder Manuel Iturra has been rewarded [...]
