He was born at Buenos Aires. He currently coaches Volley Cavriago in Italy.
After having finished in sixth place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Conte was a member of the men’s national team that claimed the bronze medal four years later in Seoul, South Korea. Twelve years later he was on the squad ending up in fourth place at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
With Italian Santal Parma, he won the 1984 European Champions League.
Hugo’s son, Facundo is also an international volleyball player.
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