Guayaquil, American Capital of Sport 2026
We are pleased to announce that Guayaquil has been designated as the American Capital of Sport 2026 by ACES Europe, marking a historic milestone as the first Ecuadorian city to receive this recognition.
We are pleased to announce that Guayaquil has been designated as the American Capital of Sport 2026 by ACES Europe, marking a historic milestone as the first Ecuadorian city to receive this recognition. This honour reflects Guayaquil's commitment to sport as a tool for social transformation, highlighting initiatives such as inter-neighbourhood tournaments and sports programmes that have benefited more than 68,000 people.
Guayaquil American Capital of Sport 2026
Originally published on acesamerica.org
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