Barranquilla will host the First Women's Soccer World Cup for Amputees

The group of athletes completed their first microcycle a week ago, as part of the preparation and selection of the national team that will take action in this important international competition.

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“I am proud to announce that from November 2 to 11, our city will once again host a very important and international sporting and inclusive event. We are happy for the opportunity to host resilient, tireless and luxury athletes who represent more from 12 countries, to compete in the first women's world cup,” said Mayor Alex Char.

According to what was stated by Édgar Blanco, official spokesperson for the organization in the country, “without a doubt, the holding of this event will mark an important milestone in the history of local, national and even international sports, leaving Barranquilla positioned above another level”.

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The second microcycle for the Colombian warriors will be in Bucaramanga and Medellín, in May. In total five, which the national team will develop before the World Cup.