36th Federation Games
| 36th Federation Games | |
 | |
| Host city | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Parap, Wechua Nation |
| Motto |
Tukuy Suyukunamanta, Huk Kallpawan (From All Regions, One Strength) |
| Regions | 12 regions |
| Athletes | 8,412 |
| Events | 347 in 34 sports |
| Venues | 42 |
| Dates | |
| Opening | 1.XV.1751 AN |
| Closing | 16.XV.1751 AN |
| Opened by | King Sinchi Roca II |
| Main venue | Estadio Inti Raymi |
| Chronology | |
| Previous | Hato Rey (1750 AN) |
| Next | Beaufort (1752 AN) |
| Federation Games | |
The 36th Federation Games (Alexandrian: 36es Jeux de la Fédération; Martino: 36.º Juegos de la Federación; Wechua: 36 Ñiqin Pukllakuna Tinkuy) was a multi-sport event held in Parap, Wechua Nation, from 1 to 16.XV.1751 AN. The Games brought together 8,412 athletes from all twelve regions of Nouvelle Alexandrie to compete in 347 events across 34 sports.
The 36th Games set new records for attendance and viewership, drawing 2.1 million spectators to venues across Parap, Rimarima, and surrounding communities, with peak broadcast viewership reaching 127 million during the athletics finals. The high-altitude setting, with venues situated between 2,800 and 3,400 meters above sea level, produced exceptional performances in endurance events, including 23 new Federation records in track and field.
The Wechua Nation topped the medal standings with 47 gold medals, benefiting from home advantage and the region's traditional strength in altitude-based athletics. Alduria finished second with 41 golds, followed by Santander with 29. All twelve regions won at least one medal, extending the streak of universal regional medaling that began at the 20th Games in 1735 AN.
King Sinchi Roca II presided over the opening and closing ceremonies at Estadio Inti Raymi. The Games were organized by the Federal Sport Committee under the supervision of the Department of Education, Sports, and Culture.
Host city selection
Parap, capital of the Wechua Nation, was selected to host the 36th Federation Games in 1748 AN following evaluation by the Federal Sport Committee. The selection returned the Games to the Wechua Nation for the first time in several editions, recognizing the region's investments in sports infrastructure and its distinctive high-altitude athletic traditions.
The bid emphasized the unique competitive environment offered by the Wechua highlands, with venues situated at elevations that would test endurance athletes and showcase the region's traditional sporting culture. Parap's existing infrastructure, including Estadio Inti Raymi and the Parap International Airport, provided a foundation for hosting the event, while planned construction of new facilities promised lasting benefits for regional sports development.
The Council of the Realm committed NAX€2.1 billion in regional funding to supplement federal support from the National Sports Promotion Fund. The bid received endorsement from regional sports federations across the Federation, who viewed the high-altitude Games as an opportunity to develop training methodologies applicable to international competition.
Development and preparation
Venue construction
Preparation for the 36th Games required construction of several new facilities and substantial upgrades to existing infrastructure. The centerpiece of the construction program was the Centro Acuático Mama Qucha, a 15,000-seat aquatics complex featuring competition and training pools, diving platforms, and water polo facilities. Construction began in 1749 AN and was completed three months before the opening ceremony.
The Coliseo Pachacútec, an 18,000-seat arena for basketball, volleyball, and handball, was constructed adjacent to the Wechua Capital District sports complex. The facility incorporated traditional Wechua architectural elements while meeting international standards for indoor competition.
Estadio Inti Raymi underwent renovation to increase capacity to 85,000 and upgrade broadcast facilities. The stadium's athletics track was resurfaced and certified for record attempts. New lighting systems enabled evening sessions that avoided the intense midday sun at altitude.
Infrastructure improvements
The Wechua Nation regional government invested NAX€340 million in transportation improvements to support the Games. The Keltian High Speed Line increased service frequency between Cárdenas and Parap, reducing travel time to under four hours. Local transit systems in Parap received new vehicles and expanded routes connecting venues to accommodation areas.
Parap International Airport expanded terminal capacity and added temporary facilities to handle the anticipated surge in arrivals. Direct charter flights connected Parap to regional capitals across the Federation during the Games period.
Budget
The total budget for the 36th Games reached NAX€3.8 billion, funded through a combination of federal allocations from the National Sports Promotion Fund (NAX€1.4 billion), regional government contributions (NAX€2.1 billion), and private sponsorship (NAX€300 million). Venue construction accounted for NAX€1.9 billion, with the remainder allocated to operations, security, broadcasting, and transportation.
Venues
The 36th Games utilized 42 venues across Parap, Rimarima, and surrounding communities in the Wechua Nation. All competition venues were situated at elevations between 2,800 and 3,400 meters above sea level.
| Venue | Location | Sports | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estadio Inti Raymi | Parap | Athletics, ceremonies | 85,000 | Opening and closing ceremonies; renovated |
| Centro Acuático Mama Qucha | Parap | Swimming, diving, water polo | 15,000 | New construction |
| Coliseo Pachacútec | Parap | Basketball, volleyball, handball | 18,000 | New construction |
| Velódromo Qhapaq Ñan | Parap | Track cycling | 8,000 | New construction |
| Estadio Apu Kuntur | Parap | Football | 45,000 | Existing; upgraded |
| Arena Chasqui | Parap | Boxing, wrestling, martial arts | 6,500 | Existing |
| Complejo Deportivo Rodinia | Parap | Tennis, badminton, table tennis | Various | Multi-venue complex |
| Centro Ecuestre de Rimarima | Rimarima | Equestrian | 12,000 | Existing; expanded |
| Estadio Tawantinsuyu | Rimarima | Football (preliminary rounds) | 32,000 | Existing |
| Pista de Montaña Antisuyu | Antisuyu highlands | Road cycling, mountain biking | N/A | Course through highlands |
| Complejo de Tiro Pachacamac | Parap | Shooting, archery | 3,500 | New construction |
| Centro de Gimnasia Quyllur | Parap | Artistic and rhythmic gymnastics | 8,000 | New construction |
| Cancha de Batey Borikén | Parap | Batey (traditional sport) | 5,000 | Temporary construction |
| Campo de Juegos Tradicionales | Qullasuyu highlands | Wechua highland games | N/A | Traditional grounds |
Altitude considerations
The high-altitude setting presented unique challenges and opportunities. Athletes from lowland regions were encouraged to arrive early for acclimatization, with the organizing committee establishing training camps at various elevations. Medical facilities at all venues were equipped with supplemental oxygen and staff trained in altitude-related conditions.
Endurance events saw exceptional performances as athletes benefited from reduced air resistance at altitude. Sprint events showed more modest results, with some athletes reporting difficulty with oxygen intake during maximum-effort performances. The organizing committee scheduled events to avoid the midday hours when ultraviolet exposure peaked at altitude.
The Games
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony took place on 1.XV.1751 AN at Estadio Inti Raymi before 85,000 spectators and an estimated 94 million broadcast viewers. King Sinchi Roca II formally opened the Games following a program that celebrated Wechua culture and the unity of the twelve regions.
The ceremony incorporated elements of the traditional Intian Inti Raymi festival, including ceremonial fire and offerings to the sun. Performers representing each of the twelve regions presented artistic interpretations of their athletic traditions, culminating in a unified performance symbolizing the Federation's diversity and shared purpose.
The parade of athletes saw delegations enter the stadium in the order their regions joined the Federation, beginning with Alduria and the Wechua Nation (both founding members in 1685 AN) and concluding with New Caputia (1722 AN). The Wechua Nation delegation, as host, entered last to sustained applause.
The Games motto, Tukuy Suyukunamanta, Huk Kallpawan ("From All Regions, One Strength"), was unveiled during the ceremony. The cauldron was lit by Amaru Hierro, the Wechua distance runner who would later set two Federation records during the Games.
Sports program
The 36th Games featured competition in 34 sports, including 32 core sports and two traditional sports (batey and Wechua highland games). A total of 347 medal events were contested over 16 days of competition.
Highlights by sport
- Athletics: The track and field program produced 23 new Federation records, the most at any single Games. Amaru Hierro of the Wechua Nation set records in both the 5,000 meters (13:42.18) and 10,000 meters (28:15.44), dominating the distance events before his home crowd. Camille Beaumont-Vidal of Alduria won the marathon in 2:18:33, the fastest time recorded at any Federation Games and remarkable given the altitude.
- Swimming: Sixteen-year-old Valentina Reyes-Ochoa of Valencia captured four individual gold medals (100m and 200m freestyle, 100m and 200m butterfly), becoming the most decorated athlete at a single Games since 1729 AN. Her performances announced the arrival of a major talent and validated Valencia's youth development programs. The Centro Acuático Mama Qucha received praise for its design and water quality despite the altitude challenges.
- Basketball: Boriquén's young team, with an average age of 22, upset heavily favored New Luthoria in the gold medal match (87-82). The victory sparked celebrations across the Wakara homeland and established Boriquén as an emerging basketball power. Guard Yaureibo Colón scored 28 points in the final, earning tournament MVP honors.
- Traditional sports: The Wakara ball game batey drew unexpectedly large crowds, with the gold medal match between Boriquén and New Caputia selling out the temporary 5,000-seat venue. The Wechua highland games showcased traditional athletic competitions including stone lifting, mountain running, and waraka (sling throwing), with athletes from highland communities demonstrating techniques developed over centuries.
- Cycling: The road race through the Antisuyu highlands tested competitors with a course reaching 3,400 meters elevation. North Lyrican cyclists, accustomed to mountain terrain, swept the podium in the men's road race. Track cycling at the Velódromo Qhapaq Ñan produced three world-class times in events where reduced air resistance offset the altitude's effects on oxygen intake.
Closing ceremony
The closing ceremony on 16.XV.1751 AN featured a 2,400-voice choir drawn from communities across the Wechua Nation, performing traditional and contemporary works in Wechua, Alexandrian, and Martino.
Athletes paraded into Estadio Inti Raymi without regional designation, symbolizing the unity fostered through athletic competition. The mingling of delegations, wearing their regional colors but marching together, produced emotional scenes as competitors who had faced each other in competition celebrated together.
King Sinchi Roca II declared the Games closed and passed the Federation Games flag to Governor Émile Deschamps of North Lyrica, host of the 37th Games. A preview performance introduced Beaufort and the North Lyrican athletic tradition.
The ceremony concluded with extinguishing of the cauldron and a fireworks display visible across Parap.
Medal count
All twelve regions of the Federation won at least one medal at the 36th Games, continuing the streak of universal regional medaling that began at the 20th Games in 1735 AN.
| Rank | Region | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wechua Nation |
47 | 38 | 41 | 126 |
| 2 |  Alduria |
41 | 45 | 42 | 128 |
| 3 |  Santander |
29 | 33 | 36 | 98 |
| 4 |  North Lyrica |
28 | 26 | 31 | 85 |
| 5 |  South Lyrica |
25 | 28 | 24 | 77 |
| 6 |  Isles of Caputia |
22 | 20 | 26 | 68 |
| 7 |  Valencia |
19 | 22 | 18 | 59 |
| 8 |  Boriquén |
16 | 15 | 19 | 50 |
| 9 |  New Caputia |
12 | 14 | 16 | 42 |
| 10 |  New Luthoria |
9 | 11 | 13 | 33 |
| 11 |  Islas de la Libertad |
6 | 8 | 10 | 24 |
| 12 |  Federal Capital District |
3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Total | 257 | 264 | 281 | 802 | |
Medal leaders by sport
The Wechua Nation's medal dominance stemmed primarily from athletics (18 gold medals), where home athletes excelled in the altitude conditions they train in year-round. The region also led in cycling (6 gold) and wrestling (4 gold).
Alduria captured the most swimming medals (14 gold), despite Valencia's Reyes-Ochoa taking four individual titles. Alduria's depth across multiple events secured overall swimming supremacy. The region also dominated tennis (5 gold) and fencing (4 gold).
Valencia's medal haul, though modest in total, was elevated by Reyes-Ochoa's swimming performance. The region's 19 gold medals represented a significant improvement over previous Games, reflecting investments in youth development.
Boriquén's 16 gold medals included team golds in basketball and batey, establishing the region as competitive in both modern and traditional sports.
Participating regions
| Region | Athletes | Flag bearers (Opening) | Notable competitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alduria |
1,247 | Rafael Montoya-García (athletics) | Camille Beaumont-Vidal (marathon gold) |
| Wechua Nation |
1,189 | Amaru Hierro (athletics) | Amaru Hierro (5,000m/10,000m records) |
| Santander |
892 | Isabella Ferreira (cycling) | Carlos Medina-Reyes (wrestling, 2 golds) |
| North Lyrica |
847 | Jean-Pierre Cloutier (cycling) | Jean-Pierre Cloutier (road race gold) |
| South Lyrica |
823 | Marie-Claire Dupont (swimming) | Antoine Mercier (gymnastics, 3 golds) |
| Isles of Caputia |
756 | Hans Gottfried (sailing) | Liesel Brenner (diving, 2 golds) |
| Valencia |
612 | Valentina Reyes-Ochoa (swimming) | Valentina Reyes-Ochoa (4 swimming golds) |
| Boriquén |
534 | Yaureibo Colón (basketball) | Yaureibo Colón (basketball MVP) |
| New Caputia |
498 | Lucien Moreau (athletics) | Simone Vaillancourt (batey gold) |
| New Luthoria |
421 | Erik Lindqvist (ice hockey) | Marcus Aurelius Chen (weightlifting gold) |
| Islas de la Libertad |
367 | Sofia Esperanza (sailing) | Diego Buenaventura (boxing gold) |
| Federal Capital District |
226 | Alejandra Vega (fencing) | Tomás Jiménez (modern pentathlon bronze) |
Marketing and broadcasting
Domestic broadcasting
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) served as the host broadcaster, deploying over 400 cameras across 42 venues. NBC provided coverage in Alexandrian, Martino, and Wechua, with the government-funded Radio Inti offering dedicated Wechua-language radio commentary.
Peak viewership reached 127 million during the athletics finals on 12.XV.1751 AN, representing approximately 80% of the Federation's television-accessible population. The opening ceremony drew 94 million viewers, while the closing ceremony attracted 89 million. Total broadcast hours exceeded 2,400 across NBC's network of channels.
The Central Broadcasting Company (CBC) and Sports Central provided supplementary coverage, including analysis programs, athlete profiles, and extended coverage of preliminary rounds.
International broadcasting
International rights packages were sold to broadcasters in Constancia, Natopia, Zeed, and other Raspur Pact nations. The Benacian Broadcasting Corporation carried daily highlights packages. International broadcasting revenue reached NAX€340 million, a 23% increase over the 35th Games.
Digital coverage
The Federal Sport Committee's streaming platform offered live coverage of all 347 events, with viewers able to select specific sports or follow individual athletes. The platform recorded 89 million unique visitors during the Games period. Social media engagement generated 2.3 billion impressions across federation-wide platforms.
Legacy
Economic impact
Economic impact studies commissioned by the Wechua Nation regional government estimated the 36th Games generated NAX€8.7 billion in economic activity. Tourism and hospitality sectors reported record revenues, with hotels in Parap and Rimarima operating at capacity throughout the Games period. An estimated 340,000 visitors traveled to the Wechua Nation specifically for the Games.
Venue legacy
New facilities constructed for the Games were designed for long-term use. The Centro Acuático Mama Qucha became the home venue for the Wechua Nation swimming federation and hosts altitude training camps for athletes across the Federation. The Coliseo Pachacútec serves as the primary arena for basketball and volleyball in the region.
The Velódromo Qhapaq Ñan hosts national cycling championships and provides training facilities for athletes preparing for international competition at altitude. The shooting and archery complex at Complejo de Tiro Pachacamac established the Wechua Nation as a center for precision sports development.
Sports development
The 36th Games reinforced the Wechua Nation's position as a center for altitude training. Distance runners and cyclists from across the Federation established training relationships with Wechua programs following the Games. The National Sports Promotion Fund allocated additional resources to support altitude training infrastructure.
The success of traditional sports, particularly batey, generated momentum for expanded programs. The Federal Sport Committee announced that batey would be included as a medal sport (rather than traditional sport) at future Games, pending finalization of standardized rules and establishment of regional federations in all twelve regions.
