Recognition

Official Recognition of Poker as Mental Sport

A historic step that strengthens the present and projects the future of poker in Colombia.

Poker has evolved beyond a recreational activity to become a discipline based on cognitive skills, strategy, decision-making, and emotional control.

Today, this recognition transcends mere perception and is supported by institutional foundations and official endorsements that position poker within the sports ecosystem as a mind sport.

In this section, you will find the documents that certify this historic advancement for Colombia and the entire poker community, reaffirming our commitment to the professionalization, education, and responsible development of this discipline.

National Recognition

Recognition by the Government of Colombia

The Colombian Ministry of Sport has officially recognized the Colombian Poker Federation, validating its organizational structure and its role in developing poker as a sport within the country.

This document represents an institutional milestone that opens new opportunities for the formalization, growth, and projection of poker at the national level.

Official Resolution

International recognition

Recognition as a Mind Sport at an International Level

Globally, poker has been recognized as a mind sport by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA), an organization that brings together intellectual disciplines such as chess, bridge, and go.

This recognition places poker within a select group of mind sports that require advanced strategic skills, probabilistic analysis, and high cognitive performance.

This international validation strengthens the work being done in Colombia and aligns the country with global standards of professionalization and competition.

Institutional Closure

These accolades solidify a new era for poker in Colombia: an era marked by legitimacy, structure, and a vision for the future.

At the Colombian Poker Federation, we continue working to strengthen the ecosystem, promote training opportunities, and create opportunities that positively impact players, clubs, and the entire industry.

Poker is more than just a game.

It’s strategy, discipline, and a mind in action.