Guillermo Ochoa and Isaac del Toro named 2026 National Sports Award winners

Mexican athletes Guillermo Ochoa and Isaac del Toro have been named recipients of the 2026 National Sports Award. Ochoa, the former Mexican national team goalkeeper, will receive the distinction for his outstanding career trajectory following his retirement from professional football.

Ochoa’s career included six World Cup appearances and professional stints in France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Cyprus. His achievements include a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and various club titles with Club América and Standard de Liege.

In the professional sports category, cyclist Isaac del Toro has won the award for the second consecutive year. Del Toro’s recent successes include a third-place finish in the Tour de France and winning the White Jersey as the best young cyclist.

Other notable winners include Doramitzi González in the adapted sports category for her Paralympic achievements, and Kenia Lechuga, Yareli Acevedo, and Erick Portillo in the non-professional sports category.