Tamaulipas sports get underway this weekend. The INDE will give the initial whistle to the state processes towards the National Olympiad 2026. Therefore, hundreds of athletes will seek classification in different disciplines through selective competitions.
Venues and sports in action
Activities start with intensity in two key cities. The men’s soccer, judo and table tennis stages will take place in Ciudad Victoria. On the other hand, the tennis discipline will have its main headquarters in the port of Tampico.
Manuel Virués, general director of INDE, highlighted the importance of this event. He stressed that these competencies represent the first vital filter. Furthermore, the objective is to offer athletes an adequate and well-structured competitive environment from the beginning.
Institutional support for athletes
Likewise, the athletes will have the full support of the State Government during this process. The administration of Américo Villarreal, through the Ministry of Social Welfare (Sebien) and the Sports Institute itself, will guarantee the necessary support.
Schedule towards the 2026 National Olympics
According to the established logistics, the activity begins immediately:
These duels will define those classified for the next phase of the National Olympiad 2026. Tickets will be awarded strictly in accordance with the regulations of each discipline.
Location of competencies
For attendees in the state capital, the venues are as follows:
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Men’s soccer: Green Revolution Sports Unit.
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Table tennis: XXI Century Sports Unit.
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Judo: Facilities of the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT).
For its part, the white sport actions will take place at the Tampico Racquet Club.
Finally, these events inaugurate an intense sports agenda in the state. In the coming weeks, selections and camps in other team sports will continue. This is how the formal start of the Tamaulipas selection process is consolidated.