Bogotá seized the early lead at the 2026 National Intercollegiate Games finals on November 14, capturing 14 gold medals during the opening swimming events.
Bogotá Opens Strong at the National Finals
The capital began hosting the 2026 National Intercollegiate Games finals, which run until November 26, 2026. Following the first day of competition in pool swimming, Bogotá sits atop the medal table with 14 gold medals.
The event brings thousands of student-athletes to the capital from 32 departments. These competitors vie across 22 disciplines, including three Paralympic sports, chasing the title won by Antioquia in 2025.
Bogotá Leads Medal Standings with 22 Swimming Medals
During the opening session dedicated strictly to competitive swimming, Bogotá secured 22 total medals. The haul broke down into 14 golds, 4 silvers, and 4 bronzes, placing the local delegation ahead of rival regional teams.
| Delegation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | 14 | 4 | 4 | 22 |
| Antioquia | 7 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
| Santander | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Valley | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Atlantic | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Among individual standouts, Luis Felipe Galeano led Bogota’s pool campaign by securing four gold medals across individual and relay events.
The gold medals came from pre-juvenile events with Luis Felipe Galeano taking three in the 200m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 1,500m freestyle, Sara Sabogal taking two in the 200m individual medley and 100m backstroke, Laura Alejandra Torres taking two in the 50m butterfly and Miguel Ladino in the 100m backstroke, the pre-juvenile women’s 4x100m freestyle relay featuring Maria Alejandra Dominguez, Ana Sofia Canón, Sara Isabel Sabogal and Laura Alejandra Torres Ladino, Dylan Andres Sierra, and Said Jeronimo Lopez, and the mixed 4×100 meters freestyle relay featuring Miguel Ladino, Luis F. Galeano, Laura Torres, and Sara Sabogal; and four in juvenile events with Isabella Gallo taking two in the 200-meter individual medley, Hugo Manolo Alonso taking two in the 200-meter individual medley and 100-meter backstroke, and Sarah Sofia Triana taking two in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Venues and Infrastructure Across the Capital
Competitions unfold primarily within the District Parks System, backed by the Mayor’s Office and the IDRD. Key fixtures utilize the Unidad Deportiva El Salitre, the El Salitre Recreation and Sports Park, and the Simón Bolívar Aquatic Complex.
Events extend outward to facilities such as the Cayetano Cañizares coliseum in Kennedy and the CEFE Cometas in Suba. Over 5,200 athletes participate across the multi-week calendar.
Pathways to South American Schools Competition
Pre-juvenile category winners in chess, athletics, basketball, team handball, futsal, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, para-athletics, para-swimming, and judo will advance to represent Colombia. Those international fixtures take place at the South American School Games in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from November 30 to December 6.
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