10 days of amazing action in 13 different sports disciplines, with plenty of culture, new friends and sunshine, that is what the FISU America Games Cali 2024 were all about…
After 10 days filled with excitement, effort, and unity, the III FISU America Games Cali 2024 have come to a close, leaving an indelible mark on the history of university sports. And looking back, the opening ceremony ten days ago already seems like a far away souvenir.
As the largest university event on the continent, it brought together 17 nations in a framework of respect and competition, standing out not only for the quality of its events but also for the quality of its participants. The student-athletes proved that excelling in academics and competing at the highest level is not only possible but also truly inspiring.
Backstage sprints and marathons
It is impossible to sum up everything that happened in Cali in just one news piece. There are as many stories as there are disciplines, as many stories as they are participants and that is even without taking a peep backstage, where committed members of the organising committee and enthusiastic volunteers are running their own marathons and sprints to make sure everything goes to plan.
Strategy and intensity
From the start, the audience enjoyed 13 sports, including athletics, basketball, table tennis, weightlifting, and beach volleyball. Each discipline offered unforgettable moments, from record-breaking performances in athletics and technical prowess in table tennis to thrilling basketball matches that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. The same intensity and strategy were present in futsal, tennis, and volleyball, where every match was fiercely contested.
Some of the action in columbia
The high level of competition was reflected in the general medal table, decided after vibrant days of action:
🥇 Brazil: 106 medals (60 gold, 30 silver, 16 bronze)
🥈 Colombia: 111 medals (39 gold, 40 silver, 32 bronze)
🥉 Mexico: 100 medals (32 gold, 37 silver, 31 bronze)
An event that unites and looks to the future
Towards the end of the tournament, in a heartfelt closing ceremony, the III FISU America Games handed over the baton to Lima, Peru, the host city for the next edition in 2026.
You can find all the results, plenty of pictures and a lot more information on the event’s official website. Congratulations to all participants, members of the organising committee and volunteers for making the the III FISU America Games in Cali 2024 so memorable.
Written by Julieta Bozquiazo (FISU Young Reporter, Chengdu 2021 and Lake Placid 2023), pictures courtesy of the organising committee.
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