Representatives from seven countries at the 2nd national speed qualifier

ODYTA Summary

Skaters from Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, Switzerland, Venezuela, and Colombia will compete in the 2nd National Interclub Speed Skating Qualifier 2026-2027, senior category, at the world-class rink in Guarne, Antioquia. The event will take place from September 10 to 13 and will feature representatives from 148 clubs across 22 national leagues, plus athletes from six invited nations. Over four days of competition, eight events will be held: four on track and four on road. These include 200 meters head-to-head, 5,000 meters points, 1,000 meters, 10,000 meters elimination, 100 meters lanes, 10,000 meters points, circuit lap, and 15,000 meters elimination. Alberto Herrera Ayala, president of the Colombian Skating Federation, highlighted the presence of the six invited countries and the participation of members of the Colombian national team, who will compete for their respective clubs. He noted that 22 members of the national team, currently training in Guarne, will compete for their clubs, while the other six are committed to representing the country at the South American Games in Santa Fe and will travel to Argentina on Thursday, September 10. Herrera Ayala also emphasized the importance of international participation, especially as several foreign athletes are preparing for the World Speed Skating Championships, to be held during the World Skate Games in October. The competition schedule for the 2nd National Interclub Speed Skating Qualifier 2026-2027, senior category, will begin on Thursday, September 10, at 8:00 a.m. at the world-class rink in Guarne. The first day's schedule follows.