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'''Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la Nación''' (known simply as '''Obras Sanitarias''' or '''Obras''') is an [[Argentina|Argentine]] [[sports club]] located in the district of [[Núñez, Buenos Aires]]. Although originally conceived as a [[rugby union]] club, Obras Sanitarias is mostly known for its [[basketball]] team, which currently plays in the [[Liga Nacional de Básquet]], the first division of the [[Basketball in Argentina|Argentine basketball]] league system.
'''Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la Nación''' (mostly known simply as '''Obras Sanitarias''' or '''Obras''') is an [[Argentina|Argentine]] professional [[sports club]] that is located in the district of [[Núñez, Buenos Aires]]. Although originally conceived as a [[rugby union]] club, Obras Sanitarias is mostly known for its [[basketball]] team, which currently plays in the [[Liga Nacional de Básquet]], which is the first division of the [[Basketball in Argentina|Argentine basketball]] league system. Apart from basketball and rugby union, other disciplines practiced at the club are [[chess]], [[field hockey]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[tennis]] and [[volleyball]].


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Obras Sanitarias has been nicknamed ''Los Tacheros'', a [[lunfardo]] word used to refer to Argentine taxi drivers, due to the fact that taxi cabs are painted in black and yellow, which are the same colors of Obras' jersey uniforms.
Apart from basketball and rugby union, other disciplines practised at the club are [[chess]], [[field hockey]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[tennis]] and [[volleyball]].

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Obras Sanitarias has been nicknamed ''Los Tacheros'', a [[lunfardo]] word used to refer to Argentine taxi drivers, due to taxi cabs are painted in black and yellow (the same colors that Obras' jersey uniform).


==History==
==History==
Obras Sanitarias was founded in 1917 by employees of the [[Government-owned corporation|state-owned]] water supply company, "[[Obras Sanitarias de la Nación]]".
Obras Sanitarias was founded in 1917, by employees of the [[Government-owned corporation|state-owned]] water supply company, "[[Obras Sanitarias de la Nación]]". On March 22, 1925, the club opened its [[sports facilities]], allowing members to practice [[athletics (sport)|athletics]], [[basque pelota]], [[bowls]], [[association football|football]], [[rugby union]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] and [[tennis]] there. In 1941, Obras inaugurated its headquarters in the city of [[Buenos Aires]], for the practice of indoor sports.

On March 22, 1925, the club opened its [[sports facilities]], allowing members to practise [[athletics (sport)|athletics]], [[basque pelota]], [[bowls]], [[association football|football]], [[rugby union]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] and [[tennis]] there. In 1941 Obras inaugurated its headquarters in the city of Buenos Aires for the practise of indoor sports.


In 1978, Obras inaugurated the [[indoor arena]] [[Estadio Obras Sanitarias]] and, two years later, the first synthetic [[field hockey]] pitch in South America.
In 1978, Obras inaugurated its [[indoor arena]], named [[Estadio Obras Sanitarias]], and two years later, the first synthetic [[field hockey]] pitch in South America.
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==Basketball==
==Basketball==
[[File:Obras Sanitarias logo.svg|thumb|right|120px|Logo for the basketball section]]
[[File:Obras Sanitarias logo.svg|thumb|right|120px|Logo for the club's basketball section]]
[[File:Cadillac intercontinental.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Eduardo Cadillac raising the Intercontinental Cup won by Obras Sanitarias in 1983]]
[[File:Cadillac intercontinental.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Eduardo Cadillac raising the [[1983 FIBA Intercontinental Cup]], which was won by Obras Sanitarias.]]
Obras Sanitarias, along with the Brazilian clubs [[Esporte Clube Sírio (basketball)|Sírio]] and [[Flamengo Basketball|Flamengo]], is one of only three South American basketball clubs that have won the [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]]. Obras did so in the [[1983 FIBA Intercontinental Cup]], by defeating the [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian League]] club [[Pallacanestro Cantù|Jollycolombani Cantù]]. In February 2012, Obras won the [[South American Basketball League|South American League]] for the first time, winning the [[2011 South American Basketball League|2011 edition of the tournament]], after beating the Brazilian club [[Esporte Clube Pinheiros (basketball)|Pinheiros]], by a score of 88–73 in the final.<ref>[http://www.clarin.com/deportes/Obras-dio-gran-gusto_0_640736179.html "Obras se dio el gran gusto"], ''[[Clarín (Argentine newspaper)|Clarín]]'', 2011-02-06</ref>
Obras Sanitarias, along with the Brazilian clubs [[Esporte Clube Sírio (basketball)|Sírio]] and [[Flamengo Basketball|Flamengo]], is one of only three South American basketball clubs that have won the [[FIBA Intercontinental Cup]]. Obras did so in the [[1983 FIBA Intercontinental Cup]], by defeating the [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian League]] club [[Pallacanestro Cantù|Jollycolombani Cantù]]. In February 2012, Obras won the [[South American Basketball League|South American League]] for the first time, winning the [[2011 South American Basketball League|2011 edition of the tournament]], after beating the Brazilian club [[Esporte Clube Pinheiros (basketball)|Pinheiros]], by a score of 88–73 in the final.<ref>[http://www.clarin.com/deportes/Obras-dio-gran-gusto_0_640736179.html "Obras se dio el gran gusto"], ''[[Clarín (Argentine newspaper)|Clarín]]'', 2011-02-06</ref>


Revision as of 13:26, 26 January 2021

For the water supplying company, see Obras Sanitarias de la Nación.
For the stadium, see Estadio Obras Sanitarias.
Obras Sanitarias
NicknameTachero, Aurinegro
LeaguesLNB
Founded27 March 1917; 107 years ago (1917-03-27)
History1926 – Present
(basketball section)
ArenaEstadio Obras Sanitarias
Capacity3,100
LocationNúñez, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Team colors   
PresidentFabián Borro
Head coachJulio Lamas
Championships1 Intercontinental Cup
1 South American League
1' InterLeagues Tournament
3 Argentine Club Championships
1 National Ascention Tournament
Websiteobrasbasket.com
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away

Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la Nación (mostly known simply as Obras Sanitarias or Obras) is an Argentine professional sports club that is located in the district of Núñez, Buenos Aires. Although originally conceived as a rugby union club, Obras Sanitarias is mostly known for its basketball team, which currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Básquet, which is the first division of the Argentine basketball league system. Apart from basketball and rugby union, other disciplines practiced at the club are chess, field hockey, swimming, tennis and volleyball.

Obras Sanitarias has been nicknamed Los Tacheros, a lunfardo word used to refer to Argentine taxi drivers, due to the fact that taxi cabs are painted in black and yellow, which are the same colors of Obras' jersey uniforms.

History

Obras Sanitarias was founded in 1917, by employees of the state-owned water supply company, "Obras Sanitarias de la Nación". On March 22, 1925, the club opened its sports facilities, allowing members to practice athletics, basque pelota, bowls, football, rugby union, swimming and tennis there. In 1941, Obras inaugurated its headquarters in the city of Buenos Aires, for the practice of indoor sports.

In 1978, Obras inaugurated its indoor arena, named Estadio Obras Sanitarias, and two years later, the first synthetic field hockey pitch in South America.

Basketball

Logo for the club's basketball section
Eduardo Cadillac raising the 1983 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which was won by Obras Sanitarias.

Obras Sanitarias, along with the Brazilian clubs Sírio and Flamengo, is one of only three South American basketball clubs that have won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Obras did so in the 1983 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, by defeating the Italian League club Jollycolombani Cantù. In February 2012, Obras won the South American League for the first time, winning the 2011 edition of the tournament, after beating the Brazilian club Pinheiros, by a score of 88–73 in the final.[1]

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Obras Sanitarias roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
SG 1 Argentina Zurbriggen, Alejandro 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 29 – (1995-03-18)18 March 1995
PG 7 United States Gibbs, Ashton 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 34 – (1990-01-19)19 January 1990
C 12 Angola Joaquim, Valdelício 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 34 – (1990-04-15)15 April 1990
PG 13 Argentina Barral, Pedro 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 30 – (1994-10-20)20 October 1994
F 17 Argentina Lugrín, Juan Pablo 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 28 – (1996-11-05)5 November 1996
SF 18 Argentina Zanzottera, Tomás 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 31 – (1993-12-08)8 December 1993
SF 23 Argentina Marziali, Mateo 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 28 – (1996-11-14)14 November 1996
PG 24 United States Dixon, Dion 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 34 – (1989-12-24)24 December 1989
F 32 Argentina Tabárez, Patricio 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 33 – (1991-06-26)26 June 1991
C 35 United States Barber, Raven 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 33 – (1991-10-02)2 October 1991
C 39 Argentina Zailo, Lauriano 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 29 – (1995-09-03)3 September 1995
F 55 Argentina Lockett, Phillip 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) 36 – (1988-03-12)12 March 1988
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Argentina Iván Najnudel
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: 2020-01-01

Notable players

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

Rugby union

The rugby squad that won the 1953 championship

Club's rugby installations are located in La Matanza Partido of Greater Buenos Aires. The club was affiliated to the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires in 1917, soon after its establishment.

In 1953, Obras won the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (URBA) championship, which is its only title to date. For that tournament, Obras formed a squad that was a mixture of experienced players with young talents that had won the reserves championship two years before, with 8 players being promoted to the senior team. During the tournament, Obras Sanitarias only lost one match (v. Hindú by 11–3). The team crowned champion in the penultimate round, when Obras beat Pucará by 5–0 with a try conversion by Alberto Dramis.

With Olivos keeping chances to share the title, Obras achieve another win v. Deportiva Francesa in the last fixture, winning the championship with no sharing the title. The topscorer was Alberto Bublath with 27 points.[3]

Obras Sanitarias currently plays in Torneo de Tercera, the 6th division of the URBA league system. The club has also a women's rugby team competing in "Torneo Femenino", organised by the same body.

Titles

Basketball

Rugby union

References

  1. ^ "Obras se dio el gran gusto", Clarín, 2011-02-06
  2. ^ El día en que Obras fue campeón mundial on La Nueva, 24 Sep 2013
  3. ^ Hazañas inolvidables: Obras campeón de la UAR on club website, 24 Mar 2017
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