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Mexico's Future Canoe Stars Set to Shine in Mexico City

CONADE 2024 Nationals canoeing starts today in Mexico City. Top young athletes like Isabel Aburto Romero (Jalisco) and José Roberto Eguía Alcázar (Nuevo León) will compete. 1st day features 19 races including kayak and canoe sprints.

Mexicanist

Jun 27, 2024 — 2 min read

Young athletes compete in canoe races at the CONADE 2024 Nationals in Mexico City. Credit: CONADE

The canoeing competitions at the CONADE 2024 Nationals kick off today, Thursday, June 27th, at the Virgilio Uribe Olympic Rowing and Canoe Track in Cuemanco, Mexico City. This sub-headquarters of the fair will host athletes between 13 and 23 years old vying for national glory throughout the event, which runs until Sunday, June 30th.

Promising Competitors Set to Take Center Stage

The competition boasts a lineup of talented young athletes, including some who have already made their mark on the international stage. Spectators can expect to see:

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