UAEMéx Judo Squads Ramp Up 2026 Season at Copa Toluca
The university's judo squads, drawing competitors from both Higher and Upper-Middle education levels, used the 18th edition of the Copa Toluca as a crucial evaluation checkpoint.
National Field Gathers at Gimnasio Guillermo Ortega Vargas
Roughly 150 judokas from across Mexico converged on the Gimnasio “Guillermo Ortega Vargas” for the tournament. Youth categories linked to the State of Mexico’s representative team added a multi-generational dynamic to the event.
Coach Carlos Alberto García Montes de Oca Assesses Readiness
For UAEMéx coach Carlos Alberto García Montes de Oca, the meet was instrumental in measuring his athletes’ current performance. He noted that the tournament served as a vital “fogueo”—competitive sparring—against opponents who will likely double as direct rivals in the final university tournaments of the 2026 calendar year. The coach confirmed that the results met internal expectations, helping staff refine the roster for upcoming challenges.
Tribute to Late Coach Eduardo Zárate Serrano
This year’s tournament carried deep emotional weight. Held one year after the passing of coach Eduardo Zárate Serrano, the event bore his name to honor his extensive career training generations of judokas in the State of Mexico and his enduring influence on regional development.
Consolidating Roster Strategy for Final Months
Testing athletes against a diverse field of university and state-level opponents is central to the program’s broader strategy. The coaching staff aims to pinpoint specific areas for improvement before entering the closing phase of the 2026 sports calendar, keeping performance evaluations at the core of the ongoing training cycle.
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