Chihuahua’s Sports Chief Adán Galicia Hits the Ring to Promote Youth Athletics

In a move to bridge the gap between municipal administration and grassroots athletics, Adán Galicia, the Regidor and President of the Sports Commission for the Chihuahua City Council, stepped out of the office and into the ring this March. Trading political discourse for technical drills, Galicia joined a training session with the Lucha Libre CUU collective to highlight the role of disciplined sport in youth development.

The event took place at the CEDEFAM Mármol III, a municipal facility recently remodeled under the administration of Mayor Marco Bonilla. For more than three hours, the PAN-affiliated official immersed himself in the rigorous world of professional wrestling, training alongside local athletes to demonstrate the physical and mental demands of the sport.

Technical Drills and Local Talent

Galicia did not merely observe the session. he integrated as a student under the guidance of the “Lucha Libre CUU” leadership, led by Chicano and Professor Bori. The training focused on the fundamental technical bases of the discipline, including the registro (grappling/positioning) and the plancha (a diving maneuver), ensuring all movements were performed under strict supervision to maintain safety and form.

The session provided a platform for Galicia to interact with rising local talents, including athletes Kavuky and Dragon Black. By training with these practitioners, the Regidor aimed to emphasize the discipline, respect and camaraderie inherent in the sport—values that extend beyond the ring and into the daily lives of the participants.

Combatting Addiction Through Athletics

Beyond the physical exercise, the session served as a public statement on the social utility of sports. Galicia used the opportunity to advocate for increased athletic engagement as a primary tool for social intervention in Chihuahua.

“The sport takes young people out of addictions and off the streets, and what better way to do it than through a discipline as formative as lucha libre,” Galicia stated during the event. He reiterated his commitment to supporting athletes in the capital, stressing that consistent preparation and institutional backing are key to keeping youth focused on positive trajectories.

For those unfamiliar with the local infrastructure, the CEDEFAM (Centro de Desarrollo Familiar) facilities serve as critical hubs for community health and recreation in Chihuahua, providing the space necessary for diverse disciplines to thrive outside of traditional professional leagues.

Institutional Support for Chihuahua Sports

The participation of the Sports Commission President underscores a broader effort by the municipal government to revitalize public sporting spaces. The remodel of the Mármol III facility is part of a larger strategy by Mayor Marco Bonilla’s administration to provide modern, safe environments for youth to train.

Galicia expressed “infinite” respect for the institutions that form local talent, noting that the effort put in by coaches and athletes daily creates tangible opportunities for the city’s youth. By physically participating in the training, the Regidor sought to validate the hard work of the Lucha Libre CUU members and ensure their needs remain a priority for the city council.

As Chihuahua continues to develop its athletic pipeline, the focus remains on expanding access to diverse disciplines—from combat sports to traditional athletics—to ensure that the city’s youth have viable alternatives to street life and substance abuse.

The Chihuahua City Council is expected to continue its oversight of the CEDEFAM facilities to ensure the continued growth of local sporting collectives.

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