Skating takes center stage at the 2026 south american games

ODYTA Summary

The Colombian Olympic Committee (COC) has named speed skater Gabriela Isabel Rueda and artistic skater Brayan Carreño as Colombia's flag bearers for the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026, which will be held in Argentina from September 12 to 26. The COC announced the selection, highlighting the athletes' world championship titles and their embodiment of Colombian sports values. Both will carry the national flag at the opening ceremony on Saturday, September 12, at the National Flag Monument in Rosario, one of the three host cities. Alberto Herrera Ayala, president of the Colombian Skating Federation, expressed gratitude to the COC and its president, Ciro Solano, for the recognition. He reaffirmed the federation's commitment to continue working responsibly and dedicatedly to contribute to Colombia's success in international competitions. Gabriela Isabel Rueda has an outstanding career with 15 world titles in speed skating. She is the only skater to have won titles in all major multi-sport events she has participated in: Youth Olympic Games, World Games, Pan American Games, South American Games, Central American and Caribbean Games, and Bolivarian Games. The Santa Fe 2026 South American Games will bring together over 4,000 athletes from 15 countries, competing in 43 sports and 60 disciplines across the Argentine cities of Santa Fe, Rosario, and Rafaela.