Nation marks the 50th Anniversary of the National Sports Award 2025 with a ceremony at the National Palace / @Claudiashein @GobiernoMX
#ChampionsOfMexico #NationalSportsAward2025 —– #FederalGovernment, #Mexico.- A powerful and heartfelt tribute to sporting excellence unfolded in the historic Central Courtyard of the National Palace, as President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo presided over the 50th Anniversary of the National Sports Award 2025 ceremony. Sixteen pivotal figures—athletes, coaches, referees, and judges—were honoured for their outstanding careers and remarkable achievements, with the Head of the Federal Executive expressing her profound admiration for their discipline and dedication. She highlighted that these individuals are the «most inspirational example» for the nation’s youth, acknowledging their role in bringing «joy to the people of Mexico» by continuously elevating the country’s reputation in every competition.
The President called upon the sportswomen and sportsmen to always remember, during every contest, that they represent a truly great nation, rich in history and culture, and home to an extraordinary, generous, and marvellous people. This prestigious recognition includes a financial stimulus of nearly 800,000 pesos for each recipient, part of a substantial national investment of almost 20 million pesos for federal and state-level awards. Among those celebrated were Andrea Maya Becerra Arizaga (Archery), Alegna Aryday González Muñoz (Athletics), and Osmar Olvera Ibarra (Diving) in non-professional sport, alongside Isaac Del Toro Romero (Cycling) in the professional category.
This commitment to sporting ambition is further underscored by the National Plan for Sport, as articulated by Rommel Pacheco Marrufo, the Head of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Conade). He confirmed that the high-performance sector has received a significant funding boost, with an increase of over 100 million pesos in direct scholarships—a 36% rise, marking the most substantial enhancement in the last twenty-one years. This strategic investment, which has also strengthened support for training camps, travel, and various competitions, has yielded remarkable tangible success, including a tally of 1,842 medals in international competitions.
The consolidation of sport as a key state policy is clearly evident in the organisational reforms undertaken, which now grant athletes a voice and vote in the election of their own sporting leaders for the first time. As the decorated archer Andrea Maya Becerra Arizaga stated, this momentum is vital to ensure more Mexican citizens perceive sport as a «safe place» to pursue their development and fulfil their aspirations, a sentiment echoed by Mexico City’s Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, who affirmed that «sport is a tool that equalises and transforms the lives of communities.»
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