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Mexico's Youth Para Team Hits 100 Medals at Chile 2025, Finishes Third

Boccia on the final day lifted the tally to a program-best total, reflecting steady gains since 2017.

Overview

  • Mexico closed the VI Youth Parapan American Games in Santiago with 100 medals, the delegation’s best result at the event.
  • The haul comprised 36 gold, 32 silver, and 32 bronze, securing third place after ten days of competition.
  • Boccia delivered the final two medals — silver in BC4 pairs for Vianey Victoria Cruz and Sebastián Soqui Herrera, and bronze for the mixed BC1-BC2 team of Ashley Naomi Cruz Aguilera, Luzdana Paredes, José Ángel Rodríguez, and Diego Alberto Hernández.
  • Brazil led by gold count and Colombia led by total medals, while Mexico improved on 75 in Bogotá 2023 and 72 in São Paulo 2017.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated the squad, and reporting cast the performance as a launchpad for potential Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 selections.