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Fake Colombian Basketball team scandal rocks Russia tournament

By The City Paper Staff - September 2, 2024

A fake Colombian national basketball team, orchestrated by a student, played in a Russian tournament, suffering a 102-point loss. Russian Basketball Federation President Andrei Kirilenko is under scrutiny. The Colombian Basketball Federation vows legal action for misuse of its name and logo in the international embarrassment.

The Final Duel: Messi versus Colombia in Copa América 2024

By Taylor Lennox - July 12, 2024

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Colombia in the highly anticipated 2024 Copa América USA final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. The match, kicking off at 8:00 PM (ET), promises a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

Colombia in Copa América Final with Argentina after 1-0 Uruguay defeat

By Taylor Lennox - July 11, 2024

Colombia’s national team, Selección Colombia, secures a thrilling victory against Uruguay in the semi-final match of Copa América, setting up a highly anticipated final clash with Argentina on Sunday, in Miami.

Barranquilla stripped of hosting 2027 Pan American Games

By The City Paper Staff - January 4, 2024

Barranquilla loses hosting rights for the 2027 Pan American Games due to contract breaches, sparking controversy and first political storm of 2024 for Colombia’s Petro

Colombia’s football stadiums resound to Anti-Petro chants

By Richard Emblin - November 27, 2023

Colombia’s football stadiums have become unexpected arenas of dissent as the fervent chant ‘Fuera Petro’ echoes defiance against President Petro.

FC Liverpool striker Luiz Díaz scores a goal against Luton Town and sends emotive message to his kidnapped father, Manuel Díaz. Photo: FILE

Colombia’s ELN justifies taking Luis Díaz’s father as “economic hostage”

By The City Paper Staff - November 6, 2023

The ELN’s Pablo Beltran justified the kidnapping of Manuel Díaz, father of FC Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as an “economic hostage” of the Colombian guerrilla.

Historic! Colombia in World Cup quarter-finals against England

By The City Paper Staff - August 8, 2023

Colombia will face England on Saturday in the Women’s World Cup quarter finals after a goal by team captain Catalina Usme against Jamaica.

Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón dead at 55 after car crash

By Richard Emblin - April 14, 2022

After two days in a coma, the result of a car crash, legendary Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón has died at the age of 55.

Egan Bernal responding well to successful surgeries after road accident

By Richard Emblin - January 26, 2022

Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal is responding well, and is conscious, following three “successful surgeries” to his spine, femur, right leg and chest, states the most recent medical report from the University Hospital La Sabana. The 25-year-old cyclist and winner of the 2019 Tour de France will, however, remain in intensive case after his accident Monday […]

It’s batty, but cricket comes to Colombia

By Julian Buttigieg - October 28, 2021

Cricket has its share of global followers. More than a game, Cricket Colombia has a cultural ingredient and role for students to improve their language skills.

Colombia loses seat as Copa America 2021 co-host

By The City Paper Staff - May 22, 2021

Despite efforts by the Colombian government to postpone the football tournament to November, all Copa America matches will be played in Argentina.

Vuelta a Colombia cycling tour returns to Bogotá after 12-year absence

By The City Paper Staff - April 16, 2021

Colombia’s equivalent of Giro d’Italia and Tour de France begins Friday on the Eastern Plains and will reach Bogotá for the final stage on April 25.

Colombia’s ex-FARC combatants become tour guides in post-conflict

By Emma Jones - September 12, 2019

The international recognition of “Remando por la Paz” on the rafting circuit gives ex-FARC combatants employment opportunities in sports and eco-tourism.

Tiempo de Juego: The life changer that begins with a game

By Richard Emblin - June 28, 2019

Esteban Reyes is the director of Tiempo de Juego, a non-profit created in 2006 to give vulnerable youth motivational and leadership skills through football.

El Piedra: Boxing, bling and Bazurto mark Martínez’s cinematic debut

By Taylor Lennox - May 14, 2019

The poignant feature El Piedra tells the story of a jaded boxer and a street kid in Cartagena with honesty and humanity.

Big Picture: Colombia rides with the wind

By The City Paper Staff - November 1, 2018

Colombia is a country of sporting prowess and championship athletes. During the recent World Equestrian Games, the country’s best horses and riders showed their skill on the circuit.