From today until next Sunday, February 8, the El Salitre Skatepark in Bogotá opens its doors for the V Válida Nacional Interclubes de Speed ​​in the senior category.

This event marks the beginning of the official competitions for the year 2026, corresponding to the calendar of the 2025-2026 season.

The Antioquia delegation arrives with a strong presence of 58 skaters in the junior, youth and senior categories.

These athletes represent nine clubs attached to the Antioquia Skating League, with the clear objective of climbing positions in the national ranking and securing a place in the next Colombian National Teams for international events.

The clubs that carry the department’s flag in Bogotá are Copatín, Grandes Paisas, Giraskate and Jaguar de Guarne.

Likewise, JMC de Rionegro, PAEN Envigado, Talentos de Antioquia, Talentos Carmelitanos and Team Fénix.

Antioquia accelerates at the start of the 2026 national skating calendar

Parallel to the national event, regional skating also enters the scene. This Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, the third stop of the Antioquia Cup of skating races will take place in the municipality of Guarne.

This contest is focused on the transition and minor categories, ranging from the youngest (Pre Mini 7 years old) to the Junior category (13 years old), both at league and rookie levels.

The importance of this stop is critical for young talents, since participation in the 3rd Copa Antioquia 2026 is a mandatory requirement to obtain endorsement for the major events of the year.

The I National Interclube Festival (minor category) and the IV National Interclub Tournament (transition category) are coming up for athletes.

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