The district phase of the 2025 intercollegated games had as protagonists the basketball and baseball, with the finals played this week in sports scenarios of the city.
In Basketball, 39 educational institutions participated, with more than 450 students in the prejuvenile and youth categories. The meetings developed at the Bernardo Caraballo Coliseum and in the Combat Sports Coliseum. In the female prejuvenile branch, the San Felipe Nery College expired 21-18 to the Brother Antonio Ramos school. In the male prejuvenile, Salesians exceeded the British school 26-22. In the women’s youth category, San Felipe Nery won 40-3 on Comfenalco, while in the male Aspaen defeated the INEM 50-41.
Baseball was played at the stadium November 11 Abel Leal. There, the Caribbean Teaching Institute revalidated its title in the youth category after beating world to the future for knockout in six tickets. The Omar Marrugo player was decisive in the offensive of the champion team.
In addition to the results, the organizers highlighted the pedagogical and formative objective of these competences. “Every final we live in the intercollegated games shows us that Cartagena is forming generations that understand sport as a life, transformation and pride tool for their city,” said Campo Elías Therán, director of the IDER.
The Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, the IDER, the District Education Ministry and the Ministry of Sports reiterated that school sports is an axis to strengthen values such as discipline, respect and teamwork, in addition to promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
District Intercollegated Games 2025: Key Results and Insights
To provide a clearer overview of the recent district phase of the intercollegated games, here’s a summary of key results and participation metrics. This table presents a concise look at the achievements of schools in both basketball and baseball, emphasizing the competitive landscape and key moments.
| Sport | category | Winning Team | Score/Outcome | Key players/Highlights | Venue |
| ———– | ——————- | ————————– | ——————— | —————————————————————————————————————————————————– | ————————————— |
| Basketball | Female Prejuvenile | San Felipe Nery College | 21-18 | Close match; San Felipe Nery established a narrow victory showcasing strategic play and defensive resilience. | Bernardo Caraballo Coliseum |
| Basketball | Male Prejuvenile | Salesians | 26-22 | salesians demonstrated strong teamwork and offensive prowess to secure a win. | Bernardo Caraballo Coliseum |
| Basketball | Women’s Youth | San Felipe Nery | 40-3 | San Felipe Nery dominated with a commanding performance, highlighting superior coordination and strategic game management.| combat Sports Coliseum |
| Basketball | Men’s Youth | Aspaen | 50-41 | Aspaen’s victory featured effective offense and adaptable defense, showcasing strategic adjustments throughout the competition. | Combat Sports Coliseum |
| Baseball | Youth | Caribbean Teaching Institute | Knockout in 6 innings | Caribbean Teaching Institute revalidated it’s title, indicating a consistently strong performance and demonstrated baseball mastery, spearheaded by Omar Marrugo. | November 11 Abel Leal Stadium |
Alt-text: Table summarizing the results of the 2025 intercollegated games, including basketball and baseball scores, winners, and key highlights.
FAQ: Addressing Common Questions About the Intercollegated Games
This FAQ section provides answers to frequently asked questions about the intercollegated games, enriching the article with useful information and improving its search engine optimization.
Q: What are the “intercollegated games”?
A: The intercollegated games are district-level sports competitions involving educational institutions, showcasing student athletes in various sports, including basketball and baseball, promoting values such as teamwork and healthy lifestyles in Cartagena.
Q: What sports were featured in the 2025 district phase?
A: The 2025 district phase primarily featured basketball and baseball.
Q: Where were the basketball games played?
A: Basketball games were held at the Bernardo Caraballo Coliseum and the Combat Sports coliseum.
Q: Where was the baseball competition held?
A: The baseball matches took place at the November 11 Abel Leal Stadium.
Q: What categories were included in the basketball competition?
A: Basketball competitions included prejuvenile (both male and female) and youth (both male and female) categories.
Q: Who won the baseball championship in the youth category?
A: The Caribbean Teaching Institute won the baseball championship in the youth category.
Q: What is the significance of these games, according to organizers?
A: organizers highlight the pedagogical and formative goals of these competitions, framing them as a means of educating future generations to value sports as life, change, and pride for Cartagena.
Q: What organizations support the intercollegated games?
A: The Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, the IDER (Institute of Recreation and Sports), the District Education Ministry, and the Ministry of Sports support the intercollegated games.
Q: What values are promoted by the intercollegated games?
A: The games aim to promote discipline, respect, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits among the participating students.
