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Sheinbaum Awards 50th National Sports Prize, Pledges More Support for Athletes

The nearly 800,000‑peso purse per recipient underscores CONADE’s 36% scholarship increase, with 1,842 international medals cited this year.

Overview

  • The ceremony at Mexico’s National Palace marked the award’s 50th anniversary, honoring 16 recipients across seven categories.
  • Winners included Isaac Del Toro (professional cycling), Osmar Olvera and Uziel Muñoz (non‑professional), with para athletes Luis Carlos López Valenzuela and Osiris Aneth Machado also recognized.
  • Honorees received a signed diploma, a first‑class 0.900‑fine gold medal with rosette, and MXN 796,005, with exceptions for professional, promotion and repeat categories.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said there will be “more support” for athletes and lauded CONADE director Rommel Pacheco’s management.
  • Pacheco reported a scholarship funding increase of over MXN 100 million (36%), a tally of 1,842 international medals in 2025, and recent CNAR stipends of MXN 300,000, 250,000 and 200,000 for world medalists.