Asunción 2026 will bring together more than 8,000 athletes from more than 90 countries

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Asunción is preparing to host the World Skate Games ASU26, with officially released figures in Paraguay indicating more than 8,000 confirmed athletes from over 90 countries. The competition is scheduled for October 2–18, 2026, and will cover 40 disciplines across four main venues: the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, the National Sports Secretariat, the Asunción waterfront, and Cerro Lambaré. According to the source, these figures make the event one of the largest sporting events ever held in Paraguay in terms of international participation. Speed skating is described as returning to a leading role within the program, bringing together major world powers and some of the best sprinters. Spain is said to enter Asunción after an international season marked by good results at the European Championships in Cardano al Campo and by the growth of several of its skaters on track, circuit, and marathon. The source states that Rollerzone will provide special coverage of speed skating, including news, calendar, results, medal table, protagonists, and information on the Spanish national team during the championship.