# Sports activities in Ciudad Juárez

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-activities-in-ciudad-jurez
> Updated: 2026-09-12T21:09:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Ciudad Juárez hosted a badminton sparring tournament as part of the Sport Fest 2026 activities. Organized by the Municipal Institute of Sport and Physical Culture of Ciudad Juárez (IMDEJ) through the Municipal Badminton League, the event at the Gimnasio Municipal Urbano Zea drew approximately 100 participants.

Athletes of varying ages and skill levels attended, including children preparing for the National Olympics and high-performance competitors. Members of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) participated to prepare for the 2026 National University Games (Universiada Nacional). Israel Zepeda, president of the Municipal Badminton League, stated that participation exceeded expectations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Badminton tournament in Ciudad Juárez draws 100 participants

About 100 athletes competed in a badminton tournament at the Sport Fest 2026 in Ciudad Juárez, serving as preparation for national-level competitions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/badminton-tournament-in-ciudad-jurez-draws-100-participants

### 2026-09-06: UACJ hosts national flag football tryouts in Ciudad Juárez

UACJ hosted national flag football tryouts in Ciudad Juárez, attracting 70 athletes from various regions to compete for spots on its youth and senior male and female teams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uacj-hosts-national-flag-football-tryouts-in-ciudad-jurez

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