León, Guanajuato – León, the Sports Capital, continues to be at the forefront of major sporting events, highlighted by the 56th edition of the International Children’s Games, which will take place from July 15 to 20 at the Enrique Fernández Martínez Sports Complex.

At a press conference held in Mexico City, Isaac Noé Piña Valdivia, director of COMUDE León, provided details about this event, which is coming to Latin America for the first time and will feature nearly 1,500 athletes, coaches, and delegates from 60 cities across 30 countries.

One of the most significant achievements for the city of León was securing the host city designation for the 56th edition of the International Children’s Games, an event endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and considered the equivalent of the Olympic Games for children.

The Enrique Fernández Martínez Sports Complex will be the main venue, hosting athletics, 3×3 basketball, 6×6 football, tennis, taekwondo, and volleyball, while the Macrocentro León I will host the swimming competitions.

“For the first time, the Children’s Games are coming to Latin America, and León is the main host city. We have confirmed the participation of 1,500 athletes from delegations coming from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America,” reported Isaac Piña, director general of the Municipal Sports Commission of León.

Mayor Ale Gutiérrez affirmed the work being done in the municipality through sports, which has gained significant national and international relevance in recent years.

“The most important thing we have in our city is its people. Our athletes have done everything to leave a legacy for the citizens, and we will continue to work on providing dignified facilities and hosting major events where people can come and enjoy the city,” emphasized the mayor.

She also stated that these types of events serve as inspiration for the children of León and Mexico, expressing her commitment to the athletes and the physical activity programs implemented in León.