**Mexico Concludes Paris 2024 Participation with Five Medals**
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded this Sunday with Mexico finishing strong, securing a total of five medals: three silvers and two bronzes. These accolades were achieved in sports such as diving, boxing, judo, and archery.
Right from the start, the Mexican team shined on the podiums in Paris, surpassing their performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where they secured four bronze medals. The national delegation made a significant impact when the women’s archery team clinched bronze, marking the first time Mexico has medaled in this discipline at an Olympic level. They achieved this by defeating the Netherlands 6-2 at the scenic Les Invalides esplanade.
Mexican judoka Prisca Awiti Alcaraz added to the medal tally with a silver in the -63 kilograms category, delivering Mexico’s first Olympic judo medal. Although she was bested by Slovenia’s Andreja Leski in the final, Awiti’s achievement cultivates a historic breakthrough for Mexican judo since its inclusion in the Olympics in 1964.
The aquatic center brought more success where diver Osmar Olvera Ibarra made history by winning two medals from the 3-meter springboard. Teaming with Juan Manuel Celaya, he secured a silver in the synchronized event, and individually, he added a bronze. This dual accomplishment broke a 68-year drought for Mexican divers, reminiscent of Joaquín Capilla’s feats in the 1956 Melbourne Games.
Additionally, the final medal for Mexico came from the boxing ring where Marco Verde Álvarez won silver, ending an eight-year wait since Misael Rodríguez’s bronze in Rio 2016. Verde Álvarez’s performance was noteworthy as it marked the first time in 40 years that a Mexican pugilist reached an Olympic final, a feat last achieved by Héctor López in 1984.
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**Additional News: Mexico Makes History in Paralympics Preparation**
Mexico’s Paralympic team has ramped up its preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, eyeing significant successes. Coach Carla Gallardo stated that the team is focusing on adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball, swimming, and athletics, hoping to achieve a record-breaking performance.
Meanwhile, Mexican high jumper Alberto Álvarez recently set a national record at a pre-Olympic qualifying event, securing his spot in Paris 2024. Álvarez cleared 2.36 meters, a height that positions him as a strong contender in the upcoming games.
The momentum continues as Mexico’s sports federations collaborate to increase training camp opportunities, seeking to enhance the skill and performance of their athletes further. This multifaceted approach showcases the commitment to not only participating but also excelling in international competitions.