The squad and its officials opened up about the team’s birth, spilling details during a chat on El Klub de La Kalle. Ever wonder how a niche national side got off the ground?
The story starts in 2017, when a Colombian gathering united over 450 short‑stature athletes for the first big integration event.
How was the Colombian Low‑Height Selection born?
One member recalled that sports reps from across South America showed up, including the heads of Argentina’s and Peru’s low‑height football bodies.
“In 2017 we held national meet‑ups, then an international one with more than 450 participants,” a veteran recalled. He added that Argentine and Peruvian officials discussed friendly matches and later invited them to the next Copa América.
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“They invited us to the next Copa América in Argentina, meaning we’ve been building the Colombian Low‑Height Selection since 2018,” they noted. After confirming their spot in the continental tournament on Argentine soil, the team began shaping its sporting project.
Since then the side has competed in several events, from Copa América to intercontinental tournaments, and now gears up for the second World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, alongside 24 other nations.
What does the team’s roster look like?
The roster blends athletes who juggle sport with various jobs and professions.
Discussing their occupational mix, a guest said, “We’re small, high‑performing, and many of us wear other hats… merchants, singers, lawyers, architects, you name it.”
Among the interviewees were Sergio Armando Rojas Guerrero, a goalkeeper‑defender who also works in commerce, and Alan, a forward for Colombia’s squad.
The players also joked about potential rivals, hoping to avoid Paraguay or Argentina early on, preferring to meet them in later knockout stages.
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