Asunción 2026 is already roaring: the world of skating prepares for its great global event

ODYTA Summary

Asunción is preparing to host the World Skate Games ASU26 from October 2 to 18, 2026. According to World Skate, the event will bring together more than 10,000 athletes, coaches, teams and delegations from over 100 countries, integrating 12 roller sports, one e-sport and 23 World Championships, with 154 world champions to be crowned. Disciplines mentioned include speed skating, artistic skating, hockey, skateboarding, freestyle, roller freestyle and downhill. Following editions in Nanjing 2017, Barcelona 2019, Buenos Aires 2022 and Italy 2024, the World Skate Games return to South America. Planned venues include the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, the National Sports Secretariat, the Port of Asunción, the Asunción waterfront, and the cities of San Bernardino and Altos. World Skate is cited as saying the Games will project Paraguay to the world and leave a sporting, tourism and social legacy. An official launch under the slogan "One Year To Go" was held in central Asunción, with skaters from various disciplines parading from Plaza Uruguaya to the main event point. Paraguayan figures Erika Alarcón (artistic skating) and Julio César Mirena (speed skating) were among the participants, alongside sports authorities and federation representatives. The text states that speed skating will have a global showcase at Asunción 2026.