CDMX, Mexico.- The Mexican judoka Prisca Awitirepresentative of the state of Guanajuato, continues to reap successes after his historic participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he won the silver medal in the -63 kilogram category. This achievement not only left an indelible mark on the national sport, but was also recognized with an economic stimulus from the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM) in a special ceremony headed by the president of the organization, María José Alcalá.
In this event, Awiti, along with other medalists, received an incentive of 500 thousand pesos, part of a rewards program to motivate the athletes who put Mexico on the Olympic podium.
Prisca Awiti, who also won the silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, received her recognition and gave a few words. pic.twitter.com/MI3ug1DMNQ
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During the presentation ceremony, Awiti expressed the pride he feels in representing his country and thanked him for the recognition, which he said, “It is a motivation to continue working in the next Olympic cycles.” For the judoka, this incentive is not only a reward for the past, but an inspiration for the future, where she seeks to perfect her technique and learn to better handle the pressure of the final fights, with a view to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
A promising future and new challenges for the Guanajuato native
Prisca Awiti has also become a representative face of Guanajuato sports, joining the list of athletes who have stood out internationally and positioning herself as a symbol of perseverance and dedication. At the event, his name was captured on the wall of the immortals of the Mexican Olympic Committee, a space where the names of those who have made history in Mexican sports appear.
In addition to economic incentives, Awiti and other Olympic medalists, such as diver Osmar Olvera and boxer Marco Verde, have begun to gain popularity among national and international brands, interested in adding them as ambassadors of their products. Thanks to this support, Awiti will have greater support for her preparation in the coming years, which will allow her to focus on her professional development and optimally face each competition on the road to Los Angeles 2028.
Recognitions that promote sport
The president of the COM, María José Alcaláhighlighted the importance of supporting athletes who represent Mexico, ensuring that motivation and financial support are essential for them to continue competing at the highest level. With this delivery of incentives, the COM seeks to recognize and reward the efforts of the athletes and coaches who led Mexico to the Olympic medal table.
Prisca Awiti, who has already resumed her training, is preparing to continue accumulating achievements and facing the challenges that will come. Her objective is clear: to remain competitive on the international circuit and perfect her technique for the next qualifying events, all with the firm purpose of climbing the Olympic podium again and making history in Mexican sports.
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