After winning the title and being the top scorer, Carlos Hinestroza surprised by saying that his award was for his mother, his greatest support.
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The final of a children’s tournament in Quibdó left one of the most moving scenes in recent days. A viral video showed Carlos Hinestroza, a Chocó boy who shone in the 2026 Copa Colonia, expressing between shy smiles and overflowing emotion what he would do with the financial prize he had just received: send it to his mother. His spontaneous response touched the hearts of thousands of people on social networks.
Hinestroza was one of the great figures of the championship, a training tournament that brought together local teams in the capital of Chocó for several days. Wearing the Los Payes FC uniform, he not only celebrated winning the title with his team, but also received recognition as top scorer, a merit that crowned his efforts on the fields of the competition.
The prize? An envelope with $500,000.
He is Carlos Hinestroza, he was the scorer and champion of the Copa Colonia, a neighborhood tournament in Colombia.
The prize? An envelope with 500 thousand pesos, equivalent to USD 136. “It is the first time that I have a LOT of MONEY in my hands, it is for my mother.”
A crack. 😅🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/zs8RDWeeBU
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) February 12, 2026
After the award ceremony, a regional media interviewed him live. With the trophy aside and the money in his hands, the boy did not hide his happiness. “Very good, thank God. I’m happy. First time I have a lot of money in my hand”he said with a smile that quickly went viral. However, what really caught the country’s attention was its noble intention.
When they asked him what he planned to do with the sum received, Carlos responded without hesitation: “I’m going to send it to my mother. She is the one who is supporting me here in this process.” His mother, as he explained, is currently in Medio Atrato, a region of the department where transferring money is not always easy. Still, he trusts that everything will come “well along the way.”
The boy’s gesture not only moved the spectators, but also became a symbol of gratitude, brotherhood and the enormous role that mothers play in the sporting and emotional development of their children. For many users, Carlos represented the humility and strength of Choco talent, where countless children fight to make their way in soccer.
The story continues to spread on networks as a sign that, beyond the goals and titles, children’s sports continue to leave life lessons. Carlos Hinestroza not only won a trophy: he earned the admiration of the country for his generous heart and his recognition of those who accompany him, even from a distance. If you want, I can make headlines and subtitles for you too.
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