Colombia announces athletes for 2026 South American Games

Colombia has announced several key athletes who will represent the nation at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, Argentina.

In artistic skating, the delegation includes world champions Brayan Carreño and Jeshua Folleco. They will be joined by Paulina Ruiz, a highly decorated skater in the Olympic cycle, along with Deivi Rojas, María Paulina Pérez, Hannah Castillo, and Daniela Rodríguez. The team will compete in solo dance and free disciplines on September 14 and 15 in Rosario, under the direction of coach Enrique Demata.

In skateboarding, Colombia will be represented by four athletes in the street modality: Jhancarlos González, Jazmín Álvarez, Juan Esteban Garcés, and Gabriela Álvarez Bedoya. González, a two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024), and Álvarez are veteran competitors. The skateboarding events are scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Rafaela, Santa Fe, coached by Carlos Mayorga.