# Nicaraguan regional sports participation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-regional-sports-participation > Updated: 2026-10-14T02:57:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Nicaragua has demonstrated significant involvement in regional athletic competitions throughout October 2026. In the Pan American Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship held in Guatemala, Nicaragua secured first place in the team standings. Other top finishers included Guatemala in second and El Salvador in third. Costa Rican athletes also saw success, earning seven medals despite a small delegation. Subsequently, Nicaragua began hosting the XLIV Central American Tennis Tournament (CONTECA 2026), featuring 120 athletes from seven nations. Nicaragua entered its largest delegation to date for this event, with 41 players competing in various youth categories. Simultaneously, the Nicaraguan Institute of Sports has been coordinating several national delegations for upcoming international competitions in taekwondo, indoor volleyball, and beach volleyball across Central America and the Caribbean. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Nicaragua hosts regional tennis tournament and prepares international sports delegations Nicaragua is hosting the CONTECA 2026 tennis tournament and preparing multiple national delegations for international taekwondo, volleyball, and beach volleyball competitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-hosts-regional-tennis-tournament-and-prepares-international-sports-delegations ### 2026-10-06: Nicaragua wins team title at Pan American Bodybuilding Championship Nicaragua won the team title at the 2026 Pan American Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Guatemala. Costa Rica placed fourth overall with just three athletes winning seven medals. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-wins-team-title-at-pan-american-bodybuilding-championship --- Cite as: Nicaraguan regional sports participation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-regional-sports-participation