The Chankas CYC They defeated Alianza Universidad in League 2 in a dramatic penalty shootout and achieved their historic promotion to the first division of Peruvian football. The Andahuaylas team joins the large group of high-altitude clubs that will compete in the 2024 season. In this note we will tell you some details about this squad, such as the name it previously had and how many meters above sea level its stadium is located. .
Why did Los Chankas change its name and what was it called before?
A few years ago this group was called Cultural Santa Rosa. Under this name he even managed to exclude Alianza Lima from the 2021 Bicentennial Cup. However, in August of the same year the name was changed to The Chankas CYC.
The reason? The leaders of this team wanted to create a stronger identification with the fans of the city of Andahuaylas, who originally come from the Chanca culture.
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“Today we begin a new story as Club Deportivo Los Chankas – CYC! We will always fight to the end like our Chanka warriors,” the warriors posted on their social networks.
At what altitude is Los Chankas Stadium?
The stadium of The Chankas It is located in Apurimac. The sports facility is 2,846 meters above sea level and can accommodate 10,000 spectators. Currently it is managed by the District Municipality of Andahuaylas.