The Uruguayan delegation, the largest ever assembled, consists of 332 athletes, including a record number of women. They will participate in 34 sports disciplines. The departure ceremony took place at the Legislative Palace, where the vice president handed over the national flag. The flag bearers are Ricardo Fabini, a former Olympian, and Manuela Vilar, a medalist in hockey. The Santa Fe 2026 Games will bring together over 4000 athletes from 15 nations.