As for Mexican athletes, the skater Donovan Carrillo and the car racer Checo Pérez were two of the characters of 2022. In March, national soccer was saddened by the violence that occurred in the Querétaro stadium. We invite you to remember the 10 most read news in the Sports.jk section
1. The world labels Mexico as a “barbaric zone”
In four years, Mexico will host the next World Cup, together with the United States and Canada, and the international press expressed concern about the events that occurred in Querétaro. On March 5, at the Corregidora stadium, fans of the Club Querétaro attacked the Atlas.
The news traveled the world. It was known in Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, France, Italy and other countries. The recurring question was “Should Mexico lose the 2026 World Cup venue?”.
2. Violence in the La Corregidora stadium could be avoided
The rivalry between the bars of the Querétaro and Atlas teams was known by the managers of Liga MX and Club Querétaro. On Saturday, March 5, around 14,000 fans gathered. Around the 60th minute of the game, the violence began between the club of the White Roosters of Querétaro.
Mikel Arriola, President of Liga MX He stated that there was an absence of security at the stadium. Governor Mauricio Kuri declared that 26 people were hospitalized, three of them in serious condition.
3. By contract, Checo Pérez gave way to Verstappen
In May, during the Spanish Grand Prixthe Mexican Sergio Checo Perez came in third place. However, it was up to him to beat Max Verstappen, whom he had to let pass him. There are clear clauses in Checo’s contract, indicating that he is a driver who is racing to help Verstappen achieve his goal of being champion.
Checo had to obey the order of Chris Horner, head of the Austrian team. Horner pointed out that the decision was correct for the team, reported Marisol Rojas.
4. Canal Premium, the consolidation of Fox Sports in Mexico
Fox Sports consolidates within the sports content industry in Mexico. He launched his fourth television channel, called Fox Sports Premium. It broadcasts Formula 1 races and UFC fights.
Fox Sports Premium is available through pay TV systems and via streaming. Among its main analysts are Luis Manuel ‘Chacho’ López, for motorsports, Rafael Márquez Lugo, an expert in soccer, and Jimena Sánchez in fights.
5. Donovan, the aspirational name and ally of everyone
The beijing 2022 olympic games were the platform to enhance the image of the young skater Donovan Carrillo. His name stood out internationally. Furthermore, considering that Mexico has never been a benchmark in winter sports, what Carrillo has achieved is admirable.
In his routines, the ice skater has used the music of Juan Gabriel. And although he has declared on his social networks that he is not homosexual, he does affirm that he is against the use of the word “gay” to offend him.
6. FIFA announces the Azteca Stadium, Akron and BBVA as venues for the 2026 World Cup
On June 16, FIFA announced the stadiums that will host the World Cup held in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Within the enclosures, there is the Aztec stadiumwhere the 1970 and 1986 World Cups have been played. In addition, by 2026 there will also be matches at the akron stadium of Guadalajara and in the BBVA of the Monterrey Rayados.
7. Donovan Carrillo concludes his participation in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
The 22-year-old skater competed in the figure skating long program final at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. His routine lasted just over four minutes and scored 138.44 points. He managed to sneak in the best 24 skaters in the world. Donovan is originally from Jalisco and has practiced figure skating for 14 years.
8. Real Madrid eternalize their reign with their 14th trophy in the Champions League
At the end of May, the Real Madrid managed to win for the fourteenth time the Champions League. His rival was Liverpool, who he scored a goal against. The annotation was in charge of the Brazilian Vinícius Júnior.
The match was held in Paris, France and among the attendees was the Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal. The start time was delayed 30 minutes, causing annoyance to the fans, who could not enter the stadium and demonstrated violently.
9. Caribbean soccer: building leadership
The football of the Caribbean countries has tried to stand out in recent years. They have hired renowned coaches and allocated more resources for player training. As a result, they have advanced in various positions of the FIFA rankingalthough more continuity is still needed.
Among the Caribbean teams that have followed these steps are: Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Curacao, Haiti, Suriname and the Dominican Republic.
10. Women in Mexico with a low rate of sports practice
In Mexico, one in three women performs physical activity. According to Inegi data, the main reason is the lack of time. In contrast, among men, there is 49.8% who affirm practice physical activities.
The study “Sports practice and physical exercise module” (MOPRADEF) It has been carried out by the Inegi since 2013. The gender trend continues. Of the 66.7% of women who do not perform physical activities, 25.6% declared that they have never done so, while the remaining 41.1% said that they have ever done so. The difference is large in contrast to men, where only 8% said they had never exercised.
