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Liga Nacional Femenina Kicks Off in Mendoza as Host General San Martín Opens With Sweep

Two promotion places to Argentina’s top division frame a 16-team tournament running through Feb. 28 at Estadio Pacífico.

Overview

  • An opening ceremony at the revamped venue featured FeVA president Juan Salvo, FMV president Celia Montarulli, host club president Augusto Carignano and provincial officials.
  • General San Martín defeated Ciudad de Nieva 3–0 in the inaugural match with set scores of 25–22, 25–17 and 26–24 as Macarena Torres led with 14 points.
  • Mendoza de Regatas began with a straight-sets win over San José de Entre Ríos, while Municipalidad de San Martín fell 3–1 to Universitario de Córdoba.
  • Estadio Pacífico completed 408 million pesos in upgrades, enabling five courts with two official surfaces for simultaneous play, funded 55% by participating clubs, 29% by the host club, 9% by the provincial government and 7% by sponsors.
  • Tickets are on sale at the stadium and via the Global.fan app, priced at 5,000 pesos for adults and 3,000 for minors, with free entry for children up to 14 and discounts for Federación Mendocina players.