sports
May 9, 2026
Over 17,000 people will participate in the II Unadistas 2026 Olympics in Ibagué
The National Open and Distance University held the official opening ceremony of the II Unadistas Olympics on May 8, 2026, an institutional event that seeks to strengthen the integration of students, alumni, teachers, and administrative staff through sports, cultural, and academic activities.
TL;DR
- Ibagué is the starting point for the II Unadistas Olympics 2026.
- The event aims to integrate students, alumni, faculty, and staff through sports, culture, art, and entrepreneurship.
- Over 17,000 people are registered, indicating significant growth in university well-being strategies.
- The Olympics are divided into three stages: local (April 16 - May 31), zonal (August 18-29), and national (September 21-26).
- Activities include artistic expression, cultural events, sports, electronic and traditional games, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- The event promotes values like inclusion, respect, collaboration, diversity, and fair play.
- It also focuses on integral well-being, mental health, and coexistence within the educational community.
- The opening ceremony featured a parade, cultural show, Olympic flame lighting, and a UNAD vs. SENA exhibition match.