Chihuahua Celebrates Sporting Excellence with “Teporaca” Awards
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Chihuahua, Mexico – The City of Chihuahua has announced the winners of the 39th annual Municipal Award for Excellence in Sports, known as “Teporaca,” recognizing outstanding achievements in a diverse range of athletic disciplines.The awards, judged by a committee of 22 sports experts, will culminate in a ceremony on January 22nd at the City Theater and a celebratory parade on January 24th.
Recognizing Athletic Prowess Across Disciplines
A total of 38 bronze statuettes will be presented to athletes and individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary skill and dedication between December 2024 and November 2025. The selection process involved a review of 105 proposals, highlighting the vibrant sporting community within the municipality.According to a senior official, the awards aim to “celebrate the dedication and hard work of our local athletes.”
This year’s finalists for the coveted gold and silver statuettes include Mía Michelle Gómez Aguilar in racquetball and Victoria Chávez López in flag football, representing the pinnacle of athletic achievement in their respective sports.
A Diverse Range of Winners
The “Teporaca” awards span a broad spectrum of athletic pursuits, acknowledging talent in both traditional and emerging sports. The full list of winners includes:
- Chess – Sarahí Hernández López
- Mixed Martial Arts – Samantha Amayrani Martínez Alcalá
- Athletics – Andrea Lizeth ndez
- Muay Thai – Janely Ramírez Díaz
- Swimming – Jesús Santiago Molina Barragán
- Porras – María Fernanda Portillo Márquez
- Rodeo – Frida Sofía Flores Jordán
- Softball – Aylín Sofía Peregrino Lucero
- Taekwondo – Joel Fernando Bustamante Ramírez
- Tennis – Fátima Daniela Nuñez chagoya
- Archery – Juan Pablo Silva Piñón
- Triathlon – Luisa Daniela Baca Vargas
- wushu – Ana Sofía Corral Karam
Honoring Contributions Beyond Athletic Performance
In addition to recognizing athletes, the “Teporaca” awards also acknowledge the vital roles played by coaches, adapted athletes, and dedicated supporters. Special category winners include Yuri Julisa Zubirán Flores for Adapted Sport (swimming), Inocente Mauricio ramírez Hernández as Coach (mixed martial arts), and Dora Lidia Castro Jiménez as Senior Adult athlete (basketball). The Impulsor Deportivo category remained vacant this year.Rafael Felipe Vallina Russek was honored as the Professional Athlete (motorsports), and maría de Guadalupe Arteaga Escárcega received recognition as a distinguished Judge (mixed martial arts).
The “teporaca” awards serve as a testament to the thriving athletic spirit within Chihuahua, celebrating not only individual achievement but also the dedication and support that fuels sporting success.