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About the partners
Play the Game 2027 is the 15th edition of the conference and will be organised in partnership with the City of Cali, the national sports university Escuela Nacional del Deporte, and the Colombian coaches’ organisation COCED (Colegio Colombiano de Entrenamiento Deportivo).
City of Cali
Cali is widely known as one of Colombia’s leading sports cities and has hosted numerous international competitions and sporting events. The city promotes sport as a tool for social development, cultural exchange, and international cooperation.
COCED (Colegio Colombiano de Entrenamiento Deportivo)
COCED is a national organisation representing tens of thousands of sports coaches and professional training institutions across Colombia. The organisation works to strengthen the professional standards and education of coaches and to promote the development of sport in Colombian society.
Escuela Nacional del Deporte
Escuela Nacional del Deporte, based in Cali, is Colombia’s national sports university, educating students in sports science, coaching, and sports management while contributing research and knowledge to the development of sport in the country.