Homeland fire of the National Youth Sports Games was ignited at the Campo de Carabobo Monument

Published at: 10/11/2026 12:00 PM

The Patriotic Fire of the XXII National Youth and Paranational Sports Games 2026 was ignited before national and regional sports authorities, and athletes of the entity, in the Campo de Carabobo Historical Monument.

The ceremony was led by José Alí Uriepero, general director of Sport for All, together with representatives of the state of Carabobo, including Leobaldo Gómez, of the National Sports Institute; Oscar Orsini.

The athletes Douglas Gómez, Rosalvick Aguilar, Mariangela Lizcano and the paraathlete Wendis Mejías Viloria also participated, as well as technical staff and members of the organizing committee.

The activity began with the honors of the Honor Guard and the lighting of the torch, whose tour included institutional representatives and athletes.

During the event, José Alí Uriepero highlighted the organizational dimension of the next sporting event, which will bring together 47 federations and 66 disciplines at the headquarters of Caracas, Miranda, Guárico, Carabobo, Aragua and Lara.

“These games are the result of the growth of the massification of the sport at the highest level. Athletes aged 15 to 18 will participate, who will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and project themselves towards the upcoming Olympic Games,” he said.

For his part, Leobaldo Gómez reported that Carabobo will take over the organization of 10 sports disciplines during the National Youth Games.

The Marta Medina stadium will host the softball competitions, while the La Isabelita Pool Complex will host the swimming tests.

Gómez highlighted the entity's capacity to host national events and highlighted the investment in materials and equipment promoted by Governor Rafael Lacava.

In turn, the judoka Rosalvick Aguilar, bronze medalist in the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, expressed her satisfaction at assuming the responsibility of flag bearer and participating for the first time in a National Youth Games.

“I am happy because, apart from being the flag bearer, this will be my first participation in a National Youth Games. I think they will have a higher demand, even compared to the Youth Olympic Games, where I won the bronze medal,” he said.

Mazo News Team