“Alma en el Juego” is more than just a song

It is a whisper to the hearts of those who have learned to rise up without anyone applauding them. It is a tribute to Para athletes who, regardless of the barriers, press on with their spirits high and their dreams intact.

Composed by Jorge Eliecer Demarchi Noreña ‘El Di’, this melody springs from the depths of the soul to accompany the steady stride of those who teach us that courage is not measured in medals, but in the way one faces life.

In Valledupar 2026, they will be the center of attention. They, who do not ask for attention, but for equality. They, who make sport an act of love, courage, and dignity.

Listen!

Official Song:

Alma en el Juego

Author: Jorge Demarchi 

The legend lives on; we are South Americans—

the brave ones who possess

courage, determination, and inspire.

 

I give my all on this field; I can do the impossible.

I am strong; I know I can do it. To my beautiful Valledupar,

a warrior has arrived.

 

 

Chorus:

Parasuramericanos, the time has come,

your dream has come true, you’re here,

the time has come.

Even if they say I can’t,

I always leave my soul on the field

Parasuramericanos, my time has come.

 

Chorus:

It’s been ten years since I shone,

my grandmother told me this isn’t over,

there’s a second chance coming, fully recharged

and I just replied

Oh man!

How can you get my hopes up like this, get my hopes up like this, Mom

I trained hard to be here,

let the competition begin.

I came to Valledupar with a mission, oh oh ohh

I have faith that I’m going to make it, oh oh.

I give my life on this court, I’m capable of the impossible,

I’m strong, I know I can do it—to my beautiful Valledupar

a warrior has arrived.

 

“Estos juegos no son solo una competencia; son un encuentro de valentía, resiliencia y sueños compartidos. En cada uno de nuestros Para atletas vemos reflejado el poder transformador del deporte, la unión de nuestros pueblos y el legado que estamos construyendo juntos. Valledupar se prepara para recibir con los brazos abiertos a quienes nos enseñan que las verdaderas victorias no se miden en medallas, sino en el coraje de cada paso hacia adelante”.

Director de los Juegos

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