On March 14, the first official press conference for the FIDE World Youth Chess Olympiad U16 was held in Barranquilla. This prestigious event will take place from August 16 to 23, 2025, bringing together ♟️ 600+ young chess players from around the world. With an estimated attendance of 👥 2,000 people, including players and accompanying guests, this competition is set to be a landmark event for both the city and the country.

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The press conference took place at the 🏨 Dann Carlton Hotel in Barranquilla, the same venue where the Olympiad will be hosted in August. The event gathered representatives from 📰 national and local media, who received key details about the Olympiad, which promises to be one of the most important sporting events of the year.

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The main panel featured distinguished figures, including:

✅ Edison Acosta – President of the Atlántico Chess League
✅ Helmut Bellingrodt – Representative of the Colombian Olympic Committee
✅ Weymar Muñoz – President of the Colombian Chess Federation
✅ Daniel Trujillo – Secretary of Recreation and Sports
✅ Yamila Juan – Head of the Tourism Office

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The event was a huge success 🚀 thanks to the collaboration and enthusiasm of all attendees, who showed their commitment to promoting chess and tourism in Barranquilla.

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🙏 We extend our gratitude to all media representatives, the 🏛️ Barranquilla Mayor's Office, the 🏅 Ministry of Sports, the 🤝 Colombian Olympic Committee, the 🎭 Secretariat of Recreation and Sports, the 🌍 Tourism Office, and everyone who contributed to this event. Your support is essential to making this Olympiad an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting mark on the history of world chess.

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🔹 Colombian Olympic Committee – Ministry of Sports – FIDE America – Atlántico Chess League 🔹

📲 @alcaldiadebarranquilla @secretariadedeportebarranquilla 🎯♟️