Presentation of awards to Anáhuac Lions who shone at the Paris 2024 Games

Anáhuac University congratulated its Olympic and Paralympic athletes for their outstanding participation in the Paris 2024 Games, recognizing their efforts and the vital support of their coaches and families.

On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, Anáhuac University held a special ceremony to acknowledge the effort and commitment of the students who participated in the Paris 2024 Games. The event was held at the North Campus in the presence of authorities, athletes and the university community.

Dr. Cipriano Sánchez García, Rector of Anáhuac México University, presided over the event in the company of important dignitaries, including Liliana Suárez Carreón, President of the Mexican Paralympic Committee. During their speeches, both the Rector and the other participants underlined the importance of combining sporting and academic excellence and highlighted the comprehensive support that the university provides to its students so that they can excel in both areas. Among the authorities present were César Hernández Rendón, vice-rector of Anahuac Integral Formation; María Consolación Caballero Martínez, director of Anahuac Leadership and Excellence; Pablo Villalvazo Hernández, coordinator of the Elite Sports Excellence Program; and Manuel Sotomayor Landecho, director of the Mexiquense Institute of Physical Culture and Sport.

Our Anáhuac Lions not only defended the colors of Mexico but also embodied the values and excellence that distinguish our university. In every competition, they demonstrated a commitment and dedication that filled the entire Anáhuac Community with pride. We cannot forget the essential role of the coaches and, above all, the families of our athletes. Their unconditional support, constant motivation and daily sacrifice are essential stepping stones on the road to success. The achievements of our athletes are also the result of the collective effort of a team that shares the same passion and dedication.

During the event, the following athletes were recognized for their achievements:

Osmar Olvera Ibarra
Second place in the 3m Team Platform event and third place in the 3m Individual Platform event.

Randal Willars Valdez
Fourth place in the 10m Platform Team Event and fifth place in the 10m Platform Individual Event.

Ever Jair Palma Olivares
Fifth place in the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay.

Carlos Adrián Sansores Acevedo
Fifth place in Taekwondo Over 80kg.

Nuria Lidón Diosdado García
Seventh place in the Artistic Swimming Team Event and twelfth place in the Artistic Swimming Duet Event.

Pamela Nuzhet Toscano Millan
Seventh place in the Artistic Swimming Team Event.

Daniela Paola Souza Naranjo
Eleventh place in Taekwondo Under 49kg.

⁠Adirem Tejeda Amaro
Twelfth place in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Event.

⁠Dalia de Jesus Alcocer Piña
Twelfth place in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Event.

⁠Kimberly Salazar Lopez
Twelfth place in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Event.

Ana Sofía Flores Valdez
Twelfth place in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Event.

⁠Noel Ali Chama Almazán
Thirteenth place in 20km Race Walk

Paulina Lizeth Martinez Claro  
Seventeenth place in Judo Under 52 kg.

⁠Carmen Mayan Oliver Lara
20th place in the Modern Pentathlon.

Alejandra Ortega Solís 
24th place in the 20km Individual Race Walk.

Duilio Jared Carrillo González
Twenty-ninth place in the Modern Pentathlon.

Mariana Arceo Gutierrez
Thirty-fifth place in the Modern Pentathlon.

Margarita Hernández Flores
Sixty-third place in the Marathon.

⁠José Luis Doctor Morales
We commend his outstanding participation in the 20km Individual Race Walk.

Paralympic athletes

Fabiola Ramírez Martínez
Sixth place in Para Swimming 50m and 100m Backstroke. 

Naomi Somellera Mandujano
Fourth place in Para Swimming 200m Medley. 
Eighth place in Para Swimming 400m Freestyle.
Fifth place in Para Swimming 100m Breaststroke.

Gustavo Ramón Sánchez Martínez
Seventh place in Para Swimming 50m Breaststroke.
Sixth place in Para Swimming 100m Freestyle. 
Ninth place in Para Swimming 200m Freestyle.

Diego López Díaz
Tenth place in Para Swimming 150m Medley. 
Fifth place in Para Swimming 50m Backstroke. 
Sixth place in Para Swimming 50m Freestyle. 
Fourth place in Para Swimming 200m Freestyle.

Nely Edith Miranda Herrera
Eighth place in Para Swimming 150m Medley.
Fifth place in Para Swimming 50m Freestyle.
Seventh place in Para Swimming 50m Breaststroke.
Sixth place in Para Swimming 50m Backstroke.

Track and field

José Rodolfo Chessani García
Sixth place in Para Athletics 400m Flat.

Daniela Eugenia Velasco Maldonado
Eleventh place in Para Athletics 400m.

Taekwondo
Jessica Berenice García Quijano
Fifth place in Para Taekwondo Under 52 kg.

Fernanda Vargas Fernández
Fifth place in Para Taekwondo over 65 kg.

Luis Mario Nájera Vleeschawer
Second place in Para Taekwondo under 80 kg. 

Messages from the authorities and athletes

During the event, several of the athletes and authorities offered inspiring messages. Osmar Olvera Ibarra thanked Anáhuac University for its support, stressing that “sport and studies can go hand in hand if we are clear about our objectives.” Luis Mario Nájera, runner-up in Para Taekwondo, mentioned the importance of education for their future, thanking the Anáhuac program for providing them with a solid platform to continue their academic education while competing at an international level.

The Rector, Dr. Cipriano Sánchez García, emphasized the effort and dedication of each athlete, noting that "they have shown that sport is not only about winning but also about representing the values of our university and our country." He also reaffirmed the commitment of Anáhuac University to continue supporting its students through the Elite Sport Excellence Program.

An event to make the university proud

This tribute not only highlighted the sporting achievements but also celebrated the dedication and effort of all the Anáhuac Lions who represented the University in Paris 2024. The ceremony concluded with a message of hope and confidence that the students will continue to achieve imporrtant goals at both the sporting and academic levels.