The President of the Colombian Olympic Committee, Ciro Solano Hurtado, sent an official greeting to the poker community in Colombia, highlighting his support for the Colombian Poker Championship (CCP). This initiative strengthens the recognition of poker as a mind sport in the country and aligns it with the values of Olympic sport: discipline, strategy, excellence, and respect.
This message reaffirms the institutional nature of the CCP and its commitment to promoting fair and competitive play. Organized by the Colombian Poker Federation, the championship has legal and sports endorsements that consolidate its seriousness, transparency, and national projection.
Impact of Olympic Committee Endorsement:
•Olympic Recognition: Integrates poker into the national sports arena under Olympic principles.
•Institutional Strengthening: Reinforces the credibility and professionalism of the Colombian Poker Championship.
•Promotion of Values: Highlights discipline, strategy, and respect as pillars of competitive poker.
With confirmed stops in Barranquilla, Cartagena, Medellín, and Bogotá, the Colombian Poker Championship positions itself as the benchmark for Colombian poker, promoting high-level competition spaces in alliance with brands, media, and institutions.
📍 First stop: Barranquilla | August 14-17
🏨 Official Venue: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
🎥 Watch the full video from the President of the Colombian Olympic Committee below.
