Skating shines at national tournament

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office for Communications.

The UCundinamarca Skating team upheld the name of the institution at the IV National Interclub Festival 2025, in the discipline of speed skating for the junior category, held in Bogotá on September 5, 6 and 7.

Four athletes from the club represented the university, achieving a total of five national medals, reflecting the talent, perseverance and teamwork that characterizes this sports group.

Maribel Chalá Castillo, the team's coach, highlighted the effort and dedication of the participants, saying, "These results are the fruit of the discipline and commitment shown in each training session. We continue to demonstrate that we are destined for great things.".

The coach also extended her appreciation to the parents for their unconditional support of the athletes, and emphasized that these kinds of achievements inspire new generations of skaters at the university.

The sporting event featured the participation of more than 400 athletes and 30 clubs from different regions of the country, becoming a platform to measure the competitive level of the athletes.

In addition, Chalá Castillo announced that the team is preparing to participate in the II Departmental Ranking of Skating Copa Ruta Dorada, which will take place on September 18 and 19 in Tocancipá, under the organization of the Cundinamarca Departmental League.

With this type of participation, UCundinamarca reaffirms its commitment to sports and the well-being of its students, promoting values such as teamwork, perseverance, and healthy competition.

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