Bogotá Delegation Shines at Intercollegiate Games, Securing Third Place Overall
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The Bogotá delegation is experiencing a surge of success at the Intercollegiate Games in Cali, Colombia, adding 36 medals on October 27, 2025, and solidifying their third-place position in the overall standings. Paraswimming has been a key driver of this achievement, contributing an impressive 24 medals, including 9 gold.
Strong Performance pushes Bogotá’s medal Count
With the latest victories, the capital city’s representative now boasts a total of 73 gold, 45 silver, and 58 bronze medals. This places them firmly behind leaders Antioquia, with 117 gold medals, and Valle del Cauca, in second place with 93 gold. District schools also contributed considerably, earning 9 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze medals, with athletes like Gabriela Oviedo, Juan Andrés Cortés, and Laura Ladino leading the charge.
Paraswimmers Dominate in Palmira
The pools of Palmira witnessed exceptional performances from Bogotá’s paraswimmers,who consistently reached the podium and set new personal bests. A press photo showcasing the Bogotá delegation’s achievements is available [press photo of the Bogotá delegation].
Weightlifting and Other Disciplines Contribute to Medal Haul
Beyond paraswimming, Bogotá athletes excelled in various disciplines. In weightlifting, Yulieth Ospino secured 2 gold and 1 silver medal in the up to 63-kilo division, while Sharon Díaz claimed 1 gold and 2 silver medals in the up to 53-kilo category. Naomi Torrenegra and Rosmery Manjarrés added to the tally with a combined 6 bronze medals.
Success extended to other sports as well: a silver medal was won in pre-youth team kata by Silvana Valera and Isabela Martínez in judo, Josefina Tamayo earned a silver in the 400-meter dash T20 in para-athletics, and the Athlon academy school from Usaquén secured a bronze in youth men’s 3×3 basketball.This marks the first capital city medal in a team sport during these games.
Final Push and Upcoming Events
The competitions in weightlifting, chess, and table tennis will reach their climax on Monday, October 28, 2025, while racing skating and soccer events are set to begin. For further details, contact César Augusto Prieto, journalist for the Bogotá DC delegation, at 3125810706. This information is also available through the IDRD Communications Advisory Office – Bulletin 613.
Why: The Bogotá delegation is performing exceptionally well at the Intercollegiate Games,aiming for a top-three finish.
Who: The Bogotá delegation, including athletes from district schools and specializing in paraswimming, weightlifting, judo, para-athletics, and 3×3 basketball. Key athletes include Yulieth Ospino, Sharon Díaz, Gabriela Oviedo, Juan Andrés Cortés, Laura Ladino, Silvana Valera, Isabela Martínez, and Josefina Tamayo.
What: The delegation added 36 medals on October 27, 2025, bringing their total to 73 gold, 45 silver, and 58 bronze, securing third place overall. The 3×3 basketball team won the first team sport medal for a capital city.
How: Through strong performances in paraswimming (24 medals), weightlifting (8 medals), and other disciplines like judo and para-athletics, the delegation steadily climbed the medal standings.The games are ongoing, with competitions in weightlifting, chess, and table tennis concluding soon, and racing skating and soccer beginning.
