# Colombian national speed skating team selection

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-national-speed-skating-team-selection
> Updated: 2026-08-19T17:52:11.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Colombian National Speed Skating Team selection process for the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, has concluded.

Initial selections included four athletes—Gisell Alejandra Caicedo Arango, Emanuel Ramos Mosquera, Kollin Andrea Castro Mosquera, and Santiago Vásquez Villarreal—based on lane trials in Guarne. 

Following the National Selective Camp, the full delegation was finalized, consisting of 28 skaters from 17 clubs across six leagues. The roster includes 16 world champions holding a combined 80 gold medals, alongside 10 junior skaters making their World Championship debut. The team will be led by coaches Elías del Valle, Iván Vargas, and Juan Carlos Baena.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Colombia selects national speed skating team for 2026 World Championships

Colombia has announced its 28-member speed skating national team for the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay, featuring 16 world champions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-selects-national-speed-skating-team-for-2026-world-championships

### 2026-08-15: Colombia selects first four speed skaters for 2026 World Games

Colombia has announced the first four members of its 2026 speed skating national team for the World Skate Games in Asunción, including multiple world champions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-selects-first-four-speed-skaters-for-2026-world-games

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