Ultimate, the New Sport that Is Triumphing in Colombia

Ultimate is a sport that began to grow in Colombia many years ago. Today it is one of the most relevant physical activities for the country and has begun to bear great fruit due to the excellent results that its athletes have had in international competitions. Ultimate Frisbee or simply ultimate is a team sport, which collects elements from other sports such as basketball, football, and rugby. One of the big differences is that this activity is carried out with a flying disc, an object that fulfills the function of the ball in the aforementioned sports.

Another aspect to highlight about the ultimate is that it does not have a referee. In fact, this sport is characterized by fair play and the sportsmanship of all its players, who must play the role of enforcing the rules on the pitch. As if these characteristics were few, ultimate is one of the few sports that has the ability to be mixed, thus cutting gender inequality. This sport has a category that allows men and women to compete in the same match or tournament.

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Colombia Is a Sporting Powerhouse

Despite being a little traditional sport in Colombia, the country has become one of the great world powers in this competition. The South American country has reached the top 10 in the world ranking. This is the result of the outstanding performances of its athletes abroad, who have consistently won championships.

Over the years, Colombia has managed to position itself at the level of countries like Japan, Australia and Belgium, which have been classified as the best in the world. The growth of this sport in the coffee country has begun to reap rewards, since numerous young people are becoming interested in this physical activity.

In addition to being considered a world power, Colombia currently has one of the best athletes in the world. Her name is Valeria Cárdenas, who has been performing in the best way in the competitions held in the United States. It should be noted that this player from the Colombian Ultimate Team has been awarded the prize for the best athlete of the year.

The Best of 2022

2022 was a dream year for the athlete from Antioquia, who won the gold medal at the World Flying Disc Club Championship, held in the United States. This title has been achieved with the Revolution Ultimate women's team.

These excellent performances at the world championship led her to outvote the Slovakian Monika Chochlikova. This Muay Thai fighter added 35,423 votes and was 346 below the Colombian, an aspect that has allowed Valeria to win one of the most important recognitions in the United States.

A Sport that Acclaims Sponsorships

Despite the fact that Colombia is currently considered a world power in this sport, the ultimate does not have enough support for its athletes. This is why these athletes who are succeeding abroad have had to pay on their own for what is necessary to participate in these competitions.

Faced with this situation, the Colombian Ultimate Team has begun to request financial aid from the Colombian Olympic Committee, to having the necessary tools to continue promoting this sport in the country. If they manage to get an economic boost, young athletes would have the possibility of empowering themselves in the best way for the future.

What's -next for the Colombian Ultimate

For ultimate to continue to grow in the country, time, and money are needed from the Colombian Olympic Committee, which has begun to work to promote this new sport. Despite the fact that currently the best tools are not available, disc release has been growing by leaps and bounds. This is why the Ministry of Sports is expected to take action on the matter and give athletes the possibility of having all the necessary help to perform in the best way in international competitions. Only then will it be possible for Colombia to end up becoming a world power in this sport.