An octogenarian athlete competed for the first time in the National and Paranaional Games in the boccia discipline, according to La Nación’s Twitter account. The media outlet also reported on statements from former president Laura Chinchilla regarding undecided voters in the current election cycle, and covered Real Madrid’s latest victory that placed them at the top of Spain’s La Liga.
On January 24, 2026, La Nación posted: “Octogenario atleta compitió por primera vez en Juegos Nacionales y Paranacionales en la disciplina de las boccias”.
Later that day, La Nación quoted former Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla: “Expresidenta Laura Chinchilla asegura que a pesar de que la candidata del oficialismo es mujer, la mayoría de personas indecisas son de este género”.
Additionally, on January 24, 2026, La Nación provided a sports update: “El Real Madrid ganó y se pone líder provisional en la Liga Española, a la espera de lo que haga el Barcelona el domingo.”
Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to bocce and has been part of national games as an inclusive discipline for athletes with disabilities. Laura Chinchilla served as President of Costa Rica from 2010 to 2014. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are long-standing rivals in Spanish football; leadership positions in La Liga often shift depending on match outcomes throughout the season.
