Scuola Italiana present at the SCA Men’s Club Tournament the team from Montevideo will compete in the tournament that grants a place for the Club World Cup.
Handball in SIM started in 1977, being one of the founding institutions of the Uruguayan Handball Federation.
At present, it competes in competitions organized by the Uruguayan Handball Federation. SIM belongs to the institution Scuola Italiana di Montevideo and from June 21 to 27 will be present at the from June 21 to 27 will be present at the Libertadores del Handball in Asuncion.
Tour
During 2025, Scuola Italiana had a great campaign in the men’s senior championship, finishing first in the Apertura 2025 table with 21 points and finishing champion.
It also starred in the Clausura 2025, where it played the final with Pontevedrés. In addition, it reached the final of the Super 4.
From player to coach
Rodrigo Botejara was a student of the institution, a player and now plays the role of coach. A life linked to Scuola Italiana.
With all the categories in both branches, boys and girls start playing handball from the age of 9 at school and go all the way through the formative years.
“Dani Mata -coach of the women’s team- started to revive all the women’s youth teams and I joined a year later with the men’s team. It has been a long and challenging process but very nice to live it”, says Botejara.says Botejara.
How are you preparing for the SCA Tournament?
The preparation is going very well, with a lot of intensity and commitment from the group. We are working very hard in all aspects to arrive in the best way to this tournament.
There is a lot of motivation to compete in the tournament, the team is eager to measure itself, grow and represent the Scuola in the best way.
We know that we are going to face high-level teams, and precisely that motivates us even more to compete, to demand and grow match by match.
What does SIM mean to Rodrigo Botejara?
Scuola Italiana is my second home.I am very proud to have been linked to it for 26 years. Here I grew up, learned and shared a large part of my life, going through every stage: from student and player to today as a coach.
It is a great privilege to be part of this institution. All the path I have taken has been possible thanks to the work, commitment and constant support of the Scuola. That is why I value so much to belong to SIM and to represent these colors in every challenge we face.
Outstanding players
Among the main recent references of the squad are: Facundo Listón (captain), Agustín Rodríguez, Maximiliano De Agrela and Federico Rubbo, the latter two were among the top scorers of the 2025 tournament.
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Scuola Italia also contributes to the Uruguayan national team with players such as Maximiliano de Agrela, Facundo Listón, Rodrigo Botejara and Nicolás Fabra, who act as coach and assistant coach.
What do you highlight about the preparation for the SCA Tournament? Are there any extra activities in addition to the usual preparation?
Facundo Listón assured that they are living a year of many changes and challenges, “we face this preparation with the understanding that each tournament is an opportunity to grow”.We face this preparation with the understanding that each tournament is an opportunity to grow”.
The team has had some players leave and changes in the coaching staff, as well as the arrival of several young players who bring energy and enthusiasm.
“We are adapting to a new idea of play and operation, with the objective of getting to the tournament in the best way possible and continuing to strengthen the group on and off the field.”
As captain, do you feel more responsibility?
Being captain of this institution is much more than just wearing a ribbon, it is about transmitting and defending the values that Scuola Italiana represents.
It is from these values that we want to achieve our sporting objectives. To be able to represent this institution and my teammates as captain is something I live with great pride and commitment.
This school trains people for life, and understanding that makes the responsibility enormous.
Ribbon added:
“The Scuola is my home. I’ve been linked to it for 30 years, and every time I cross the main gate it’s going back to my childhood, my friends and a big part of my life.”
“Here I grew as a person, as a student and as an athlete. I owe much of what I am to this school, and that’s why I feel an enormous commitment every time I have to represent it”.
“Defending these colors is not just about competing: it’s about giving back, even if just a little, everything the Scuola gave me.”
Within Uruguayan handball, Scuola Italiana is recognized for its training capacity in all categories, for its competitive continuity and its frequent participation in national competitions.
The club also has a sporting tradition within the Italian community of Montevideo and maintains school and federated training programs.
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By Loly Coria
