Michoacán opens applications for 2026 State Sports Award

The State Sports Award 2026 in Michoacán is now open for applications, according to the State Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Cecufid). The award includes a financial incentive of 110,000 pesos.

To be eligible, candidates must be Mexican by birth or naturalization and have resided in Michoacán for at least three years. Professional athletes or those performing for profit are excluded from the competition. Applicants must submit a sports curriculum covering the period from October 11, 2025, to October 11, 2026, along with supporting documentation and official registration forms.

A ten-person jury, including representatives from sports associations, media, and former award winners, will select the winner. The selection meeting is scheduled for October 23, with the award ceremony to take place on November 20 during the Mexican Revolution celebrations.