University of Tamaulipas rector Dámaso Anaya Alvarado opened the 2026 Central Zone Interfaculty Sports Games at the campus Victoria Multidisciplinary Gymnasium, where he awarded the “Orgullo UAT” distinction to athletes who won medals at the ANUIES National Championships.
Juegos Deportivos Interfacultades Zona Centro 2026 Opening
The 2026 Central Zone Interfaculty Sports Games began with a parade of delegations from various academic units and faculties. Student athletes, university mascots, and directors marched into the Gimnasio Multidisciplinario del campus Victoria to mark the start of the competition.
During the opening ceremony, rector Dámaso Anaya Alvarado distributed sports equipment to the central zone teams. The provision aims to improve the daily training and preparation of the select squads representing their respective faculties.
Orgullo UAT Award Recipients at ANUIES Nationals
The institutional “Orgullo UAT” award went directly to athletes who secured medals at the ANUIES National University Championships. Gold medalists in boxing, fencing, and judo received recognition alongside medal winners in taekwondo, swimming, fronton, weightlifting, and wrestling.
Anaya Alvarado also delivered a special commendation to the members of the UAT softball selection squad. The team earned a fourth-place finish at their national championship tournament, a result the administration cited as a significant point of pride for the entire university.
Anaya Alvarado Highlights Sports Growth and Student Character
In his address to the gathered students, Anaya Alvarado pointed to the consistent growth of the university’s sports programs during his tenure. He noted that the institution has expanded both its medal counts and the range of athletic disciplines offered to students.
Physical activity serves as a core component of student formation that builds character and teamwork, according to the rector. He urged the competitors to approach the events with discipline and mutual respect.
Secretary of Vinculación Rogelio de Jesús Ramírez Flores echoed those sentiments, encouraging participants to maintain strong dedication in both athletic venues and classrooms. Marlene Esmeralda Sierra Martínez, a medalist, thanked the administration for its ongoing support and emphasized unity across all university campuses.
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