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AwardsGuayaquil successfully presents its title as American Capital of Sport 2026
Guayaquil has delivered an outstanding presentation of its title as American Capital of Sport 2026, reaffirming its commitment to sport as a tool for social transformation and urban development.
InstitutionalACES and the UIM strengthen their cooperation to promote sport across a network of 4,000 cities
During the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, the presidents of ACES and the Union of Ibero-American Municipalists (UIM) formally signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement, marking a new milestone in their…
AwardsAMERICA AT THE HEART OF EUROPE
The European Parliament hosts the presentation of the ACES Awards to American Capitals, Cities and Regions of…
AwardsGuayaquil, American Capital of Sport 2026
The Brussels gala presented the titles of a cohort spanning nine awards across six countries of the continent.
EventsAmerican Week of Sport 2025 - A continent that activates as one
The American Week of Sport (SAD / American Week of Sport) closed its 2025 edition with a new historic record of citizen participation, consolidating itself as the largest multilateral initiative for the promotion of…
EventsZapopan lights the fuse and America already beats to the rhythm of sport
Zapopan inaugurates the American Week of Sport 2025: a historic record and a future still…
InstitutionalUCL TV España joins ACES as media partner for the American Week of Sport 2025
Madrid, 15 August 2025.- UCL TV España, the new Movistar+ channel (dial 143) that connects America and Europe, has joined forces with ACES -the Association of Capitals of Sport- to become media…
InstitutionalThe Third Summit of Latin American Cities for Sport and Development D+D concludes successfully in Chihuahua (Mexico)
As part of the 3rd Summit of Latin American Cities for Sport and Development, the III General Assembly of the D+D Cities Network was held, where the municipality of León was ratified in the presidency of…
CommunityRecreational Cycle Paths Consolidated as an Engine of Wellbeing during the American Week of Sport
A strategic alliance between ACES América and the CRA Network mobilises more than 3.8 million people in…
AwardsGuayaquil, American Capital of Sport 2026: An appointment that resonated across the country
Guayaquil, Ecuador — 29 April 2025.
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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.
Awards25th Anniversary with a Spectacular Awards Gala
On 12 December, ACES held an unforgettable Awards Gala at the European Parliament, commemorating its 25th anniversary with a celebration of sport, health and innovation in three outstanding capitals:…