# Costa Rican sports infrastructure and talent development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-sports-infrastructure-and-talent-development > Updated: 2026-10-12T20:27:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Costa Rica is expanding its regional sports infrastructure and hosting capabilities through various national and international initiatives. In Jacó, the National BMX Freestyle Championship was held at Bac Park 10cio, marking the third anniversary of the facility. Concurrently, in Limón, the Municipality and the Costa Rican Football Federation signed an agreement to implement the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) at the Juan Gobán stadium to train young football prospects. The country is also increasing its role in international youth competitions. The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), in alliance with the Costa Rican Surfing Federation, has scheduled five tournament dates across Playa Jacó, Playa Santa Teresa, and Guanacaste to support athletes under 21. Furthermore, Limón is set to host the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup, featuring elite athletes aged 16 to 23 from several Central American and Caribbean nations to promote sports tourism. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Costa Rica to host international youth surfing and triathlon events Costa Rica will host major international youth sports events, including NSSA surfing tournaments and the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Limón. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-to-host-international-youth-surfing-and-triathlon-events ### 2026-09-22: Costa Rican sports initiatives expand in BMX and football Costa Rican sports expand through Kenneth Tencio’s seventh BMX national title in Jacó and a new FIFA Talent Development Scheme agreement in Limón to foster young football talent. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-sports-initiatives-expand-in-bmx-and-football --- Cite as: Costa Rican sports infrastructure and talent development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-sports-infrastructure-and-talent-development