The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaumdelivered at the National Palace the National Sports Award 2024 to the athletes, coaches and sports figures who raised the name of the country. The list of winners was headed by the Olympic medalists Osmar Olvera, Juan Celaya, Prisca Awiti y Green Frame.
The event was led by Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum and Rommel Pachecogeneral director of the National Commission of Physical Culture and Sports. In addition, in the presidium there were also: Clara BrugadaHead of Government of Mexico City; the general Ricardo TrevinoSecretary of National Defense and Admiral Raymundo MoralesSecretary of the Navy.
“They are the pride of our country. We feel really proud, proud to see them represent Mexico,” the first president of Mexico began by saying in her speech.
“When we see them, we see them, we see ourselves reflected. It is a pride that you have surely experienced, seeing other athletes who were before you, and it is the pride that every Mexican feels when they see them, not necessarily triumphing, although the medals Obviously they give us special happiness, but just seeing a Mexican athlete, a Mexican athlete, Olympic, Paralympic, participate, unites us as a country and we feel very proud,” he added.
The winners of the 2024 National Sports Award were:
In the Non-Professional Sports category were the Olympic and Paralympic medalists of Paris 2024: Osmar Olvera and Juan Celaya, from the diving discipline; Prisca Awiti of judo; the boxer Marco Verde; and the para athletes Gloria Zarza and Juan Pablo Cervantes.
In the Professional Sports category, the Pachuca forward was recognized, Charlyn Corral; For the Coaches category, Radamés Hernández, Iván Rodríguez and Martín Velasco received the award. In Sports Career the award went to the recently retired historical diver Alejandra Orozco and the Olympic wrestler Daniel Aceves.
The referee Katia Itzel Garciawho recently whistled the final of the Women’s League, was awarded in the Judge category for her great work and for being in charge of consolidating the presence of women in areas of sports arbitration. In addition to the athletes and coaches, there was also recognition to the Harp Helú Foundation for the Promotion and Promotion of Sports.
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