Colombia’s Largest School Sports Competition, Juegos Intercolegiados, Set too Launch
34 Sports Disciplines Featured in Manizales Event
MANIZALES, Colombia – The Juegos Intercolegiados, Colombia’s premier school sports competition, is scheduled to commence tomorrow, April 1, at the Coliseo Mayor Jorge Arango Uribe in Manizales. The event, organized by the Manizales City Hall through the Secretary of Sports, will officially open at 10:00 a.m.
Diverse Range of Sports on display
This year’s competition will showcase a total of 34 disciplines, encompassing both conventional and adapted sports.Participants will compete across a wide spectrum of activities, promoting inclusivity and athletic excellence.
Sports Lineup
The Juegos Intercolegiados 2025 will feature the following sports:
- Chess
- Integrated Chess
- Athletics
- Para-Athletics
- table Tennis
- Para Table Tennis
- Swimming
- Para Swimming
- Boccia
- Fencing
- Para Fencing
- Judo
- Karate
- Wrestling
- Artistic gymnastics
- Weightlifting
- Skating
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Padel
- Boxing
- Road Cycling
- Mountain Cycling (XC)
- Downhill
- BMX
- cheerleading
- Freestyle Dance
- Triathlon
- Underwater Sports
- Ultimate frisbee
- FIFA video Game
- Climbing
- Skateboarding
- Badminton
Registration Details
Interested participants can register until April 30. The municipal phase of the competition is scheduled to begin on May 1. The Secretary of Sports is available to assist with the registration process.
Is there a cost to participate in the Juegos Intercolegiados, either for individuals or schools?
Colombia’s Juegos Intercolegiados: Your Burning Questions Answered
Q&A
- What is the Juegos Intercolegiados?
- Colombia’s largest school sports competition, showcasing athletic talent across various disciplines.
- When and where does the competition start?
- It kicks off on April 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Coliseo Mayor Jorge Arango Uribe in Manizales, Colombia.
- How many sports are included?
- A whopping 34 disciplines are featured, including both conventional and adapted sports! Think chess, athletics, swimming, and even FIFA video games.
- How can I participate?
- Registration is open until April 30th. Contact the Secretary of Sports for assistance. The municipal phase begins May 1st – so don’t miss out!
- What are “adapted sports”?
- these are sports modified to be inclusive of athletes wiht disabilities. This year, the competition includes Para-Athletics, Para Table Tennis, Para Swimming, Boccia and more! It’s a great example of a thriving inclusive sporting community.
- Who organizes the Juegos Intercolegiados?
- The Manizales City Hall, thru the Secretary of Sports, is behind this exciting event.
- What’s the significance of this competition?
- It promotes athletic excellence, inclusivity, and participation amongst students, a vital aspect of Colombian youth development.
Ready to join the excitement? Register now and be a part of Colombia’s premier school sports event!
