# Argentine athlete qualifications for 2026 World Skate Games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-athlete-qualifications-for-2026-world-skate-games
> Updated: 2026-09-07T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Argentine athletes are preparing for the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay.

Following the first National Scootering Championship in Avellaneda, athletes from Tierra del Fuego, including Benjamín Camino, Lorenzo Orellana Sastre, and Unai Correa, secured qualifications for the event. Local officials met with the athletes and their coach to recognize their achievements.

In a separate development, Paola Fernández from Villa Mercedes, San Luis, has been selected to represent Argentina in the Skate Cross World Championship at the same games. Fernández is currently seeking sponsorship and financial assistance to cover costs related to registration, travel, accommodation, and athletic preparation.

## Claims

- The Argentine delegation for the 2026 South American Games will consist of 658 athletes. (disputed by 3 sources)
- The XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 will be held from September 12 to 26. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The games will host more than 4,000 athletes from 15 different countries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Argentine athletes will compete in 59 different disciplines. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The opening ceremony will take place at the Monumento Nacional a la Bandera in Rosario. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Surf competitions will be held in Mar del Plata rather than in Santa Fe. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Esports will debut as an official part of the competition program. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: South American Games 2026 to be held in Santa Fe, Argentina

The XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 will run from September 12–26, featuring 4,000+ athletes from 15 nations and the historic debut of esports in the official program.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paola-fernndez-selected-to-represent-argentina-at-skate-cross-world-championship

### 2026-09-04: Tierra del Fuego athletes qualify for 2026 World Skate Games

Tierra del Fuego scootering athletes Benjamín Camino and Lorenzo Orellana Sastre have qualified for the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay after winning titles at the Argentine National Championship.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-qualify-for-world-skate-games-2026-in-paraguay

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