**Baja California to Host Five Sports Disciplines at Macro Regional Meet**
In a recent planning meeting held in Chihuahua for the Macro Regional and Regional A stages of the National Conade 2025 games, it was decided that Baja California will host five key sports disciplines: Basketball, 3×3 Basketball, Boxing, Handball, and Table Tennis. Among those present at the meeting were representatives from regions including Chihuahua, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Zacatecas, and San Luis PotosÃ.
The meeting was led by Raúl Gilberto Aguilar Coronado, the director of National and Selective Sports Events of the National Commission of Physical Culture and Sport (Conade), with Teporaca Romero, head of the Chihuahuan Institute of Sport and Physical Culture, playing host.
“This meeting was very fruitful. It’s always a pleasure to meet with peers from the Macro Region. The northern region is very competitive in sports, but at the core, we are allies and friends. We have managed to organize ourselves efficiently in a democratic and equitable manner,” shared Romero.
The calendar for the various sports disciplines was established as follows: Baja California will host events for Basketball, 3×3 Basketball, Boxing, Handball, and Table Tennis; Chess and Taekwondo (Region 1) will be in Chihuahua; Beach Volleyball in Baja California Sur; Indoor Volleyball in Sonora; Soccer in San Luis PotosÃ; and several others in Nuevo León, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas.
The next meeting to finalize competition dates is set for February 20 in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
**Esgrima Athletes Shine with Medal Haul**
Baja California fencers returned with a total of 36 medals, including eight golds, from the third National Esgrima Selective held in Villahermosa, Tabasco. The event was recognized by the National Sports Association as a stepping stone leading to the National Conade 2025 games. Ninety athletes from Region 29 competed, achieving impressive results.
Notable gold medalists include Natalia Botello in Senior Women’s Sabre, Jimena Torres in Senior Women’s Foil, and Ulises Soto in Men’s Senior Foil, all of whom are paving their path toward the Los Angeles 2028 dreams. Other champions like Aylin Castellanos in Children’s Female Sabre A and Alejandra Beltrán in Youth Female Sabre highlighted the promising talent.
In the Children’s Female Sword B category, Maria Rosas, Ayleen Estrada, and Yatzil Aguilar made Baja California proud by securing gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. After this successful outing at the National Selective, Baja Californian athletes are gearing up for the national fencing championships, which are a precursor to the National Conade 2025 games.
**Additional Updates:**
Following the recent meeting, further agreement showcased the collaborative spirit among the regions. Each participating location steps up to contribute to the overall success of the Conade games, focusing on fair participation and organization amid challenges of logistics and coordination. With Baja California’s vested interest in enhancing its sports infrastructure, the region aims to deliver a seamless event, showcasing its commitment to national sporting excellence.
As more details emerge from the planning stages and participant preparations, Baja California’s involvement solidifies its status as a pivotal player on the competitive national sporting landscape. Keep an eye on TJGringo.com for further developments and insights into these exciting sporting events.