Chilean Pokémon TCG World Champion Meets President Boric: A Celebration of Triumph
Eighteen-year-old Fernando Cifuentes, the newly crowned Pokémon TCG World Champion, received an extraordinary honor: a meeting with Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the Palacio de La Moneda. Cifuentes, along with nine fellow Chilean competitors, enjoyed a luncheon and photo opportunity with the President, highlighting the nation's pride in their achievements at the World Championships.
The presidential visit underscored the positive influence of competitive card games on youth, emphasizing the collaborative spirit fostered within these communities. President Boric's Instagram post further highlighted this sentiment.
Cifuentes' remarkable victory was further commemorated with a personalized framed card depicting him and his championship Pokémon, Iron Thorns. The card inscription reads: "Fernando and Iron Thorns. Ability: World Champion. Fernando Cifuentes, from Iquique, made history as the first Chilean world champion at the Pokémon World Championships 2024 Masters Finals in Honolulu, Hawaii." The President's own Pokémon fandom adds a charming layer to the occasion, given his previously stated affection for Squirtle.
Cifuentes' Journey to Victory: A Dramatic Turn of Events
Cifuentes' path to victory was anything but smooth. A near-elimination in the Top 8 against Ian Robb, followed by Robb's disqualification for unsporting conduct, propelled Cifuentes to an unexpected semi-final match against Jesse Parker. His subsequent triumph over Parker and runner-up Seinosuke Shiokawa secured him the $50,000 prize.
Learn more about the exciting 2024 Pokémon World Championships in our related article!
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