With the participation of 32 student athletes, the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology -UMECIT- was present in the Santiago University Football League 2026, represented by two teams that demonstrated discipline, effort and teamwork during the competition.

The UMECIT A and UMECIT B teams prepared for the tournament through training sessions at the Coopeve Sports Complex, where they worked on developing their physical, technical, and collective abilities.

During the regular season, played at the Donaldo González Sports Complex, UMECIT A managed to qualify for the semifinals, while UMECIT B finished in fifth position in the table, results that reflect the students' commitment to their sports participation.

The semi-final phase took place at the Toco Castillo Stadium, where UMECIT A concluded its participation after a match that ended 2-0 in favor of its rival.

Among the individual performances, the following stood out: Juan F. Madrid, a member of UMECIT A, became the top scorer for the university team with six goals. during the tournament.

Beyond the results, this experience allowed students to share with representatives from other university institutions, strengthen their sports skills, and put into practice values such as perseverance, respect, and camaraderie.

The University congratulates the 32 student athletes and the coaching staff for their dedication, as well as University Welfare and the Santiago Campus Coordination for the support provided during the preparation and participation of the teams.

Through these experiences, UMECIT continues to promote sports as part of comprehensive education, offering its students opportunities to develop their talents, strengthen their sense of institutional belonging, and complement their academic and personal growth.