"VAN" (Sports Desk - 03.10.2025) :: Colombian speed skater Juan Jacobo Mantilla has been named The World Games Athlete of the Month for September 2025 after a historic summer that saw him claim two gold medals at The World Games in Chengdu, followed by another two at the Speed World Championships 2025. For Mantilla, the honour is more than just a title—it’s the culmination of years of sacrifice, discipline, and passion. “It is too special for me to receive this recognition,” he said. “I don’t think my 10-year-old self would believe what I have been experiencing in recent months. It is the reward for so much hard work, so many sacrifices, and dedication to what I do. This motivates me to keep fighting for my dreams and shows me that we are doing things right.”
On Fri, Oct 3, 2025