Aranza López and Mayte Simbron receive State Sports Awards

The Secretariat of Sport and Youth has announced the winners of the 2026 State Sports Award. Swimmer Aranza López was named the winner in the conventional athlete category following her performance at the 2026 Santo Domingo Central American and Caribbean Games, where she earned a gold medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay and silver and bronze medals in individual events.

Para-cyclist Evelyn Mayte Simbron received the award in the adapted athlete category. Simbron secured four gold medals at the 2026 National Paralympics in the 1 km, 250 m, time trial, and road disciplines.

In the coaching categories, Luis Ortigoza was recognized for his work with the Mexican freestyle wrestling technical corps, and Julio César Domínguez was honored for his coaching in adapted sports.