Bolívar Governorate Announces Economic Investment for High Performance
High-performance sport needs a large economic injection to achieve good results, and Yamil Arana, governor of Bolívar, who reinforced his commitment to departmental sport, is well aware of this.
TL;DR
- Bolívar's governor, Yamil Arana, is investing 2,695,149,000 pesos in departmental sports.
- 187 high-performance athletes will receive financial support for 10 months in 2026.
- The investment aims to improve athletes' preparation and participation in competitions.
- The goal is to achieve a fourth-place finish in the 2027 National Games, improving on their sixth-place result in 2023.
- The initiative is part of the 'Gobierno del Bolívar Mejor' strategy to drive sports talent.
- The governor views sport as a crucial social investment and a tool for social transformation.
- Strengthening youth development programs and junior categories is also a priority.