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Caracas High Schools Keep Athletes Competing in International Youth Leagues
Recent national youth participation figures underscore ongoing activity in VANAS competitions and Olympic Committee initiatives across the city.
How we reported this
Venezuela recorded over 8,000 activations in the global Kids’ Athletics Day Challenge during May 2026, according to verified national records. This figure reflects continued involvement from school programs in the Caracas region, where high school athletics operate mainly through international institutions.
VANAS League Structure and Daily Training
High school athletics in Caracas center on the Venezuelan Association of North American Schools league, which runs volleyball, basketball and soccer matches among member institutions. Colegio Internacional Puerto La Cruz maintains a varsity program open to grades 9 through 12, with sessions scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:05 pm to 4:55 pm. These fixed times allow students in the eastern municipalities to combine academics with after-school competition without conflicting with daylight safety patterns.
The league draws participants from multiple international schools that follow standardized calendars. Training occurs at campus facilities rather than public venues, reducing exposure to variable neighborhood conditions reported in western districts.
National Olympic Committee School Initiatives
The Venezuelan National Olympic Committee started a school volleyball league in the Caracas region in March 2020. More than 30 schools joined at launch, with plans to add eight further sports in later phases. Caracas also hosts national youth track and field meets, including the Venezuelan U18 Championships staged at Estadio de la Universidad Militar Bolivariana, where the most recent listed events occurred in July 2023.
These programs provide measurable outlets for competition at the high school level. Participation numbers from the May 2026 challenge demonstrate that school-based activations reached thousands of students across the country, with Caracas contributing through established international-school networks.
Families seeking involvement can review current schedules directly at participating VANAS member schools or through the Colegio Internacional Puerto La Cruz athletics page for the listed weekday sessions. Updated league calendars remain available from the Venezuelan National Olympic Committee for volleyball and any expanded offerings.