Athletics culminates in the Managua 2022 Youth Games

On the track of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND), the athletics discipline at the Managua 2022 Youth Games ended on the morning of this Saturday, December 17.

The participants of this second competition fought from start to finish in the categories U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U20, in 100, 200 and 400 meter dash.

Noel González, Director of Sports of the Municipality, shared that each of these competitions allows them to discover new promises of sport, attract them and train them in an integral way from an early age.

"Today we close the Managua 2022 Youth Games in the athletics category, in this edition we have held several tournaments throughout the year and we selected the champions, happy with the participation and support of the different academies throughout Managua, the challenge for the next year is to continue spreading this beautiful sports discipline”, explained González.

Also, he shared that the commune academy works on the IND slopes, from Monday to Friday, starting at 3 in the afternoon and registration is completely free.

"For us, athletics is an excellent sport, because it helps us clear our minds and get rid of vices," said athlete Glenn McCoy.