146 athletes from Atlántico's Supported Athlete 2026 program presented
In an event presided over by the departmental governor, Eduardo Verano, the Government of Atlántico, through the Institute of Recreation and Sports (Indeportes), officially launched the Supported Athlete 2026 program, consolidating its commitment to strengthening high-performance sports in Atlántico.
TL;DR
- The Government of Atlántico launched the 'Supported Athlete 2026' program, supporting 146 athletes.
- The program includes 111 conventional athletes and 35 athletes with disabilities.
- A monthly investment of over 200 million pesos is allocated across five support levels: Reserva ($1M), Talento ($1.5M), Avanzado ($2.2M), Alto Rendimiento ($3.8M), and Altos Logros ($5M).
- The initiative aims to strengthen high-performance sports and competitiveness in Atlántico.
- Key figures present included Governor Eduardo Verano, Indeportes Director Iván Urquijo, and other institutional representatives.
- Athletes like boxer Shirleidis Orozco and cyclist Nelson Soto expressed gratitude for the support.
- The program supports athletes across various disciplines, including boxing, BMX, cycling, taekwondo, para-athletics, and wheelchair basketball.
- The strategy is designed to support athletes' processes and elevate Atlántico's competitive level, with an eye towards the 2027 National Games.