A delegation of Salvadoran athletes has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the qualifying round of the Star Sailors League (SSL) Golden Cup, the world’s premier sailing championship. The event, held in Neuchâtel, brings together 56 countries, of which only 40 teams will advance to the main tournament.
Representing El Salvador are 13 athletes with international experience, including Ana Ábrego, Darling Alfaro, Roxana Chávez, Christian Steigelmann, Jorge Guevara, Roberto Quezada, Javier Chavarría, Rodrigo Colorado, Steven Sánchez, Enrique Arathoon, Henry Hernández, Hiram Portillo, and Mauricio Gallardo. Many of them have previously competed in Central American, Pan American, and global sailing events.
Upon arrival, the Salvadoran delegation was welcomed by Ambassador Yessenia Lozano, who reaffirmed the embassy’s support. “Participation in this qualifying stage projects a positive image of El Salvador on the international sports scene. It fosters national pride, builds alliances, and inspires future generations of athletes,” Lozano stated.
The Salvadoran Sailing Federation (FESAVELA) also celebrated the milestone, emphasizing on social media that the competition represents a key opportunity for the development and growth of sailing in the country.
By competing at the SSL Golden Cup, El Salvador not only strengthens its sporting presence abroad but also demonstrates its athletes’ ability to compete on the global stage.
