The Tamaulipas judo delegation secured 28 medals across multiple age divisions and weight classes during the competition held from August 6 to August 9 in Oaxaca, according to reports from state sports authorities.
Gold Medalists Lead the State Delegation
Liam Alvizo claimed the top podium spot in the Mini Baby division for competitors over 28 kilograms. In the pre-infantil categories, Sofía Castro triumphed in the 34-kilogram bracket, while Carlos Saucedo captured gold in the 42-kilogram division.
Additional gold medals went to Fernando Salazar in the Under-13 45-kilogram class, Katy Lara in the Under-15 63-kilogram bracket, and Brandon Castillo in the Under-15 50-kilogram division. Rafael García secured the Under-18 73-kilogram title, while Frida Maya won gold in the Under-21 57-kilogram category. Edén Saagastegui earned top honors in both the Under-21 and Senior 60-kilogram divisions, José Pérez topped the podium in the Senior 66-kilogram class, and Eduardo Araujo finished first in the Mayores 73-kilogram bracket.
Silver and Bronze Podiums Expand State Count
The delegation’s depth showed through a strong collection of silver finishes. Mia Ramírez took second in the pre-infantil 31-kilogram category, while Georgina Weinmann (32 kg) and Victoria Carrizales (44 kg) earned silver medals in the Under-13 division. Greta Perales secured second place in the Under-15 48-kilogram class, Edén Balli finished with silver in the Under-15 73-kilogram division, and Axel Huerta took second in the Under-18 81-kilogram bracket.
Bronze medals added crucial points to the state total. Juan Ramírez placed third in the Baby 22-kilogram class, Evan Ramírez earned bronze in pre-infantil 25 kilograms, and Danna Aguilar took third in Under-13 52 kilograms. In the Under-15 bracket, Cristina Zamora (57 kg) and Octavio Lugo (90 kg) secured bronze. Camila Cervantes (44 kg) and Samia Pérez (57 kg) earned third-place finishes in the Under-18 division. Rubén Saagastegui claimed bronze medals in both the Under-18 and Under-21 60-kilogram categories, and Frida Maya added a bronze in the Mayores 57-kilogram class.
Municipal Roots and Coaching Leadership
The medal count reflects broad participation across several municipalities, including Ciudad Victoria, Tampico, Jaumave, and Nuevo Laredo. The athletes competed under the technical direction of coaches Ángel Castro, Eduardo Araujo, Cecilia Martínez, Miguel Pérez, Brenda Castillo, and Jorge Mejía. Several other delegation members reached competitive finishes, including Allison Montoya, Luciana García, and Oscar Hernández, who all secured fifth-place results in the Under-18 division, alongside competitors such as Valentina López, Víctor Moyeda, Luis Perales, and José Quintá.
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In May, Tamaulipas secured the overall team championship at the Olimpiada Nacional 2026, cementing its status as a leading powerhouse in Mexican judo.
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