Historic! Argentina win first official esports medal at Odesur Games | OneFootball

Bruno Coleff made history for Argentina at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games by winning the silver medal in Assetto Corsa GT, a racing simulator. The sim racing driver finished second in the final, behind Chile’s Ángel Ignacio Inostroza, and completed a podium that also included Colombia’s Omar Escorcia in third place. The performance marked an unprecedented achievement for Argentine esports in any Olympic competition.

“The Chilean raced better than I did. There are no excuses. You have to know how to lose,” Coleff told TyC Sports after the competition ended, somewhat disappointed not to have won gold. The Argentine pointed out that the competitors had to use the tournament’s official steering wheels, pedals, and monitors instead of their own hardware. “It’s a bit of luck. Some people adapt better, others worse,” he said.

The 22-year-old Argentine driver’s path to the medal began long before arriving at the Games. He discovered his passion for racing as a child, first through video games on PlayStation. At 14, he got his first steering wheel, and a year later he began competing formally in sim racing. Lacking the resources to try to reach traditional motorsport, he found in simulators a way to get closer to his dream of becoming a driver.

Over time, that passion turned into a competitive discipline that earned him qualification to represent Argentina at Santa Fe 2026. Coleff reached the decisive day after finishing second in his group, while his compatriot Paola Chiaraviglio came fourth (and was sixth in the final). In the final, the Argentine managed to stay among the best and ended up securing a medal that is now part of the history of esports.

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