This Sunday, Venezuela won the first crown in its history in the South American Women’s Under-15 Championship. The team defeated Colombia 72-59 in the Final at the Bolivariano Dome in Barquisimeto to celebrate in front of their fans, reported the press department of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
In this way, the Venezuelans join Brazil, Argentina and Chile as the monarchs of the <a href="https://www.archyde.com/man-city-and-chelsea-on-their-way-to-a-new-all-british-final/" title=”Man City and Chelsea on their way to a new all-British final”>tournament.
For their part, the New Granadans have won their second consecutive silver medal and the third in their history. Both teams are qualified for the FIBA Women’s Under-16 AmeriCup in 2025.
A patriotic double
The Venezuelan flag has been positioned at the top of the podium in the last two weeks. First it was in Pasaje, Ecuador, with the men’s delegation in the South American U-15 Championship and now with the women’s team precisely in Venezuelan territory.
The best position they had achieved in history was second.
Up to four times – and in three of the last six tournaments – the national troop had won the silver medal.
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Albanys Ramírez, designated as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the contest, finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and the same number of steals. The power forward started the game with 18 points, including two triples. In the second half offensive production dropped with only six goals, but it was key at the start.
Greidysmar Camacaro and Valeria Rodríguez scored consecutive triples with two minutes left in the third quarter and extended the lead to nine points (59-50). At that moment it was the maximum advantage for Venezuela and its opponent could not recover from that partial.
Camacaro’s triples stopped the Colombian momentum. The guard hit three shots from the perimeter and finished with 10 points. He also stole three balls and captured three boards. Alexandra Cabeza protected the basket with 13 catches of raffled balls, nine blocks and added eight points. Likewise, Estefani Pérez distributed three blocks, grabbed eight rebounds and accumulated six points.
Colombia Collapse
Colombia collapsed offensively in the second half. She did not score from 3:06 of the third period until 7:35 of the fourth period, when María Millán scored a free throw. His first successful field goal in the last ten minutes came with just 3:09 left on a three-pointer from Elba Escorcia.
For Colombia, Keren Bertel registered 14 points, followed by Escorcia and María Millán, who added 13 goals each.
Venezuela became strong in the painted area. Although he dominated the rebounds by only two points (53-51), he scored 32 points in the paint and provided a total of 12 blocks. He also did not allow high percentage baskets from his rival, who finished with a low 16% effectiveness in double baskets (8-49) and 23% in field goals (18-76).
Barquisimeto / Web Editorial
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**Interview with Anabella Torres, Coach of the Venezuelan Women’s U-15 Basketball Team**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Coach Torres. Congratulations on this historic victory! How does it feel to have led the team to Venezuela’s first title in the South American Women’s Under-15 Championship?
**Anabella Torres:** Thank you! It feels absolutely incredible. This win is a culmination of hard work, dedication, and unity among the players. I couldn’t be more proud of the team for bringing home the title, especially in front of our home fans.
**Editor:** The victory against Colombia was quite significant. What was your game plan going into the final match, and how did your players execute it?
**Anabella Torres:** Our main focus was on our defense and rebounding, which we knew would be crucial against a strong Colombian team. We emphasized teamwork and communication on the court, and I’m thrilled to say that the players executed that plan perfectly. They adapted well throughout the game, which made all the difference.
**Editor:** Albanys Ramírez was named MVP, showcasing an impressive performance. How do you think her contributions impacted the team’s overall success?
**Anabella Torres:** Albanys is a phenomenal player and a natural leader. Her ability to score early in the game set the tone for us, and her rebounds made sure we maintained possession. Beyond her stats, her energy on the court inspired the rest of the team. She truly deserved that MVP title.
**Editor:** This victory marks a significant change in the team’s history as they had previously finished with silver medals. What does this win mean for Venezuelan women’s basketball moving forward?
**Anabella Torres:** This win is a huge milestone for us. It shows that we can compete at a high level and win. It will boost the confidence of our players and hopefully inspire more young girls in Venezuela to take up the sport. We’ve now set a new standard, and we’re looking forward to competing in the FIBA Women’s Under-16 AmeriCup in 2025 with high aspirations.
**Editor:** You mentioned that the Venezuelan flag has been raised recently in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. How does this moment unify the basketball community in Venezuela?
**Anabella Torres:** It’s incredibly unifying! Winning titles in both the men’s and women’s divisions brings a sense of pride to our nation. It demonstrates that both teams are capable of greatness. This unity can foster support for basketball at all levels in Venezuela, leading to more development and opportunities for everyone involved in the sport.
**Editor:** Thank you, Coach Torres, for your time and insights. Best of luck as you prepare for future competitions!
**Anabella Torres:** Thank you! We’re excited for what lies ahead and appreciate your support.