Poletti inspects progress on new multipurpose stadium with Nery Pumpido | OneFootball

The works on the “Invencible Santa Fe” Stadium, which is being built in the south of the city, are in the final stretch ahead of the upcoming South American Games to be held in Santa Fe, Rosario, and Rafaela from September 12 to 26.

Mayor Juan Pablo Poletti toured the progress of the multipurpose stadium that the Provincial Government is building in the south of the city for the 2026 South American Games. This time, the mayor was accompanied by Nery Pumpido, the world champion goalkeeper from 1986 and currently a sports executive.

“Nery is a benchmark for international events because he is in a position that has allowed him to take part in many events. I was interested in hearing his opinion, how he sees it, and in letting him get to know the stadium that will remain in the city for the people of Santa Fe,” Poletti said.

The mayor said he was proud of the project, which will provide a new venue for the city, not only for sports but also for cultural events: “The progress is impressive. Every day I come, I’m more surprised. I was able to see the boxes, the press booths, the seats, the furniture for the locker rooms... This stadium will be able to host all kinds of events,” Poletti said.

The tour, guided by the province’s Secretary of Public Works, Marcelo Pascualón, also included the works being carried out at the entrance on Tacca Boulevard, in addition to the opening of Urquiza Street to the west of this site, the High Performance Center, creating a major sports hub: “It is the legacy that will remain for the city,” the mayor concluded.

An authoritative voice

In addition to his sporting career as a player and coach, Nery Pumpido stands out as a sports executive, currently serving as Deputy Secretary General of Football and Development Director at Conmebol.

“I’m amazed. Seeing it from the inside is spectacular. We believe it is a hugely important achievement for the city and that it will bring enormous benefits. It’s spacious, the court and the locker rooms are very good, and a great number of activities can be held here,” Pumpido said.

The dimensions of the multipurpose stadium will allow for a large number of sports activities to be held, including futsal, one of the disciplines Pumpido promotes from his position at Conmebol and which he said he will bring to the city in October. “I congratulate the province and the municipality because the truth is that the city needed a space like this. It is going to be a tremendous benefit,” concluded the former Argentina national team goalkeeper.

The “Invencible Santa Fe” multipurpose stadium will host the handball competition at the 2026 South American Games. This venue will join the High Performance Center, the headquarters of the Santa Fe Hockey Association, the Higher Institute of Physical Education, Belgrano Station, South Park, and Setúbal Lagoon, where the water sports events will take place.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.