South American Games: Capi steals the show on Mar del Plata’s red carpet | OneFootball

*South American Games: Capi Shines on the Red Carpet in Mar del Plata*

_The mascot of the South American Games, which will be held in the province of Santa Fe in September, dazzled alongside music, theater, and dance personalities at the launch of the Summer Cultural Season of 'La Feliz'._

The province of Santa Fe continues to make a strong impression with the South American Games on Argentina's Atlantic Coast. Following the weekend presentation in Pinamar, which was attended by Governor Maximiliano Pullaro, this Tuesday, the 6th, Capi shone as the star at the launch of the summer cultural season in Mar del Plata, held at the Tronador Theater.

There, the official mascot of the South American Games rubbed shoulders with cultural and entertainment personalities such as Gabriel Goity, Facundo Arana, Gerardo Romano, Martín Seefeld, Damián De Santo, Nito Artaza, Diego Ramos, Julieta Ortega, José María Muscari, Gloria Carrá, Nicolás Riera, Fernando Lúpiz, Larry De Clay, Daniel Miglioranza, César “Banana” Pueyrredón, Flor Jazmín, Leticia Sisciliani, Juli Castro, Mariano Saborido, Pompeyo Audivert, Rodrigo Noya, Gabriela Sari, Vanina Escudero, Mónica Farro, Carna, Miguel Angel Cherutti, Roberto Peña, Torry, The Magician “Black”, Malena Solda, Esteban Meloni, Rodrigo “Vagoneta”, Juan Butilosky, and Gabriel Gavilia, among other personalities from Argentina's national music, theater, and dance scene.

*Strong Presence on the Atlantic Coast*

The South American Games are present on the Argentine coast with various promotional actions driven by the Government of the Province of Santa Fe. Last weekend, a schedule of actions began in different high-demand tourist destinations. Between January 4th and 6th, in Pinamar, an inflatable stadium was set up with recreational and sports activities, along with the presence of Capi, the official mascot. The activities included beach games such as Siamese handball, parachute volleyball, inflatable soccer, frog races, rugby, giant ball tennis, and many more games.

The programming will continue throughout January and February with more activities open to the public. From January 9th to 11th, the events will take place in Pinamar (Av. Bunge and the sea, large letters); from January 16th to 18th, the South American Games will be in Villa Gesell (Match Point Arena, 115 and Beach); and from January 23rd to 25th, they will be in Miramar. The objective of these activations is to bring the Games closer to the public, promoting citizen participation and inviting people to experience the spirit of the South American Games, which will be held from September 12th to 26th, 2026, in the cities of Santa Fe, Rosario, and Rafaela, with the participation of over 4,000 athletes from 15 countries in 60 disciplines. An attendance of over 2 million in-person spectators and another 2 million through television broadcasts and digital platforms is expected.

*Olympic Beach, a Key Action Towards 2026*

Additionally, during the summer, the launch of “Olympic Beach-Towards the South American Games Santa Fe 2026” will take place, an initiative of the Argentine Olympic Committee that will kick off on January 8th.

The event will be held during January and February in Mar del Plata, Pinamar, Cariló, Chapadmalal, Miramar, Villa Gesell, Pinamar, Rosario, and Concepción del Uruguay, with competitions and exhibitions of beach handball, volleyball, beach soccer, kite, surfing, canoeing, as well as cultural, recreational, and environmental awareness proposals for all ages.

Olympic Beach serves as a bridge between the national sports agenda and the projection of Santa Fe as the host of the 2026 Games, strengthening the Olympic identity and the connection between sports, community, and development.

*Historic Investment in Sports Infrastructure*

For the realization of the South American Games 2026, which will be held from September 12th to 26th in the provincial capital, Rosario, and Rafaela, the Government of the Province of Santa Fe is making a $90 million investment aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure in various cities across the Santa Fe territory.

In the city of Rosario, the works include the construction and enhancement of the Multispace Arena at the Fairgrounds, the Microstadium at Independence Park, the Provincial Aquatic Center, and the Paseo XXI Roof, consolidating an international-scale sports and recreational hub.

In Santa Fe, efforts are focused on the High-Performance Sports Center (CARD), with the construction of the Multipurpose Stadium and a new Athletics Track, while in Recreo, the Sports Shooting Center is being developed, expanding the region's capacity to host high-level competitions.

Meanwhile, in Rafaela, the Multipurpose Stadium of the Young District, the Covered Velodrome, and the Sports Area of the Regional Park are being developed, strengthening the city's sports and urban profile.

Additionally, in the three main venues, Sports Villages are being built with a capacity for more than 3,500 beds, designed to accommodate athletes and delegations, which will later remain as urban, social, and sports heritage of the province, consolidating a legacy that transcends the realization of the Games.

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