Juan Ostoic facts for kids

Juan Benito Ostoic Ostoic (born March 21, 1931 – died June 25, 2020) was a famous Chilean basketball player. He was known simply as Juan Ostoic. He played for his country in two big international sports events: the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Juan Ostoic was not only a great athlete but also a clever puzzle maker! He created crossword puzzles for a newspaper called La Tercera. He started making these puzzles in 1981 and used a special pen name, or pseudonym, "Jota O".

Early Life and Career

Juan Ostoic was born in a place called Huara, Chile. He grew up to become a talented basketball player. His skills led him to represent Chile on the world stage.

Olympic Achievements

Playing in the Olympics is a huge honor for any athlete. Juan Ostoic played basketball for Chile in two different Olympic Games. This shows how skilled and dedicated he was to the sport. He competed against some of the best basketball players from around the world.

Life After Basketball

After his time as a top basketball player, Juan Ostoic found another way to use his mind. He became well-known for creating crossword puzzles. Many people enjoyed solving the puzzles he made for the La Tercera newspaper.

Later Years

Juan Ostoic passed away on June 25, 2020, in Santiago de Chile. He was 89 years old. He died from heart failure. He is remembered as a Chilean sports hero and a creative puzzle master.