More than one hundred skateboarders participated in the Sudamericano de Skateboarding at the Parque Urbano de Alto Comedero, according to a March 30 announcement. The event marked the first time that Jujuy has hosted a tournament of this scale.
The competition drew athletes from Bolivia, Chile, and various regions of Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Córdoba, Santa Fe, and the NOA region. Favorable weather conditions supported the smooth running of the tournament.
Luis Calvetti, Secretary of Sports, said: “Vivimos una jornada muy importante, superando las expectativas, en lo que representa la primera vez que la provincia alberga un certamen de estas características. Contamos con la organización de la Asociación Jujeña, la fiscalización de la Federación Argentina de Skateboarding y la participación de referentes como Gianfranco Degenaro, Ignacio Vidal y Lucas Rojas.”
Calvetti also said: “Existe una política clara de fortalecer el deporte y acercarlo a cada rincón de Jujuy, promoviendo la participación de las familias y generando oportunidades para nuestros jóvenes.” He added that last year saw the inauguration of this space with a national skate championship and emphasized ongoing efforts to improve sports infrastructure: “El año pasado inauguramos este espacio con un campeonato nacional de skate, y hoy damos un paso más al recibir un Sudamericano, reafirmando el compromiso de seguir jerarquizando la infraestructura y las propuestas deportivas en la provincia.”
Various government departments provided support during the event. Health coverage was ensured by SAME and institutional backing included an Interés Legislativo declaration delivered by Deputy Adriano Morone. The recently renovated Parque Urbano is part of a broader policy focused on recovering public spaces and offers weekly sports and cultural activities for local residents.
