The Chilean women's field hockey selection visited the Congress with members of the Federation's technical and management body to receive respect from parliamentarians for their classification to the 2026 World Cup.

The Chilean women's field hockey selection visited the Congress to receive the tribute of the House of Deputies for its classification to the World Cup of Belgium and the Netherlands that will be held between 15 and 30 August.

Accompanied by members of the leadership led by President Andrés de Witt and the technical body of Cristóbal Rodríguez, the Diablas were ovacionated by the parliamentarians who gave themselves a time to share with the national selected.

“We paid tribute to the female selection of field hockey. This is for its outstanding classification, no less, than the World Championship. This tremendous achievement reflects the effort, discipline and commitment of its members, constituting a tremendous pride for our country, "said the President of the Lower House, Jorge Alessandri.

"Thank you for reminding us that difficult things cost a lot. Thank you for professionalism, long-term work and for putting Chile at the top of world hockey. Seeing the Diablas is an example for many children in the country. Thank you for inspiring many," the Member said. Diego Schalper.

The emotion of the Diablas in the tribute

At a more emotional time, the Member of Parliament of the Metropolitan Region continued to praise the Diablas. "Thanks to the Diablas and Chile Hockey for the high-level competitions that have been based in the National Stadium Park. Thanks to your work and service the practice of hockey has tripled in our country, "he pointed.

"I want to highlight the work of General Virginia Dato as an example of conviction and leadership. Also the work of President Andrés de Witt for his commitment to Chile and coach Alfredo Castro, who has been decisive in making our selection an international reference. Thanks to Coach Cristóbal Rodríguez and let me have a license, a embrace to heaven to our eternal archer, Claudia Schüler ", Shalper added.

"It was a very exciting moment to have received these applause, this tribute from different Members. For us it is a very special moment, so we hope to continue to leave Chile at the highest so that this kind of instance can be repeated and we can continue to inspire more boys and girls for Chilean hockey, "the captain closed, Manuela Urroz.