Official Launch of the 2026 National University Games
The Sandinista Youth 19th of July (JS19J), through the Alexis Argüello Sports Movement (MDAA) and the National Union of Students of Nicaragua (UNEN).
TL;DR
- The 2026 National University Games have been officially launched by the Juventud Sandinista 19 de Julio, Movimiento Deportivo Alexis Argüello, and Unión Nacional de Estudiantes de Nicaragua.
- The inaugural ceremony took place at UNAN-Managua, with participation from 25 universities (public and private).
- Over 100,000 students will compete in 18 different sports.
- The tournament will consist of three stages: intramural, departmental, and national.
- The games are aligned with the National Education Strategy, 'Blessings and Victories 2024-2026', and are considered vital for comprehensive student development by the government.
- Sports included are chess, athletics, basketball, baseball, football, softball, judo, karate, taekwondo, volleyball (indoor, beach), table tennis, boxing, fencing, and esports.