2024-2025 Season
On November 9, the facilities of the Bobadilla Sports Complex in Puerto Vallarta hosted the 2nd Municipal Fencing Tournament of the 2024-2025 season, where young and adult enthusiasts gathered to compete in an exciting event. This tournament not only served as a space for competition and growth for local fencers but also as essential preparation for the upcoming 2nd State Tournament scheduled for November 30 in Guadalajara.
A State Preparation Event
The municipal tournament was designed as a stepping stone for athletes to refine their skills and prepare physically and mentally for the state competition in Guadalajara. Events like these are crucial for athletes, as they provide an opportunity to gauge their performance, learn from the competition, and adjust their strategies in anticipation of a bigger challenge.
Competitive Categories: Youth Saber, Men’s Saber, and Women’s Saber
The municipal tournament featured three key categories within the sport of fencing: Youth Saber, Men’s Saber, and Women’s Saber. These categories allowed a total of 14 athletes to showcase their skills in high-level bouts, offering spectators an impressive display of technique, speed, and focus. The saber category, one of the three official fencing weapons alongside the foil and épée, is particularly dynamic and requires agility and precision.
Outstanding Performance and Passion for the Sport
Each athlete demonstrated strong commitment and dedication, giving their all in every bout. The competition was fierce across all three categories, especially in the Youth Saber category, where the youngest competitors stood out for their skill and tenacity. This category is essential as it represents the foundation of future fencing talent in Puerto Vallarta.
Promoting Fencing in Puerto Vallarta
Organizing tournaments like this strengthens the presence of fencing in Puerto Vallarta, inspiring more people, especially the youth, to engage in the sport. Municipal tournaments connected with state-level competitions provide local athletes with a platform to reach higher levels of competition and an opportunity to represent their city at the state and national levels.
Next Competition: State Tournament in Guadalajara
On November 30, Puerto Vallarta’s fencers will travel to Guadalajara to participate in the 2nd State Tournament. This event will be a crucial opportunity for the Vallarta athletes to showcase the results of their training and apply the skills they honed during the municipal tournament. For them, it will be an enriching experience, as the state tournament will bring together Jalisco's best fencers and elevate the competitive level.
This event has made it clear that fencing in Puerto Vallarta continues to gain followers, establishing itself as a sport that brings passion, discipline, and a steadily growing competitive spirit.
Youth Category
Iyari López Cueto
Darío Romo García
Dante de la Torre Fernández
Monserrat Rosales Jerónimo
Women’s Category
Sofía Díaz de León Rodríguez
Julieta de la Torre Fernández
Rebeca Rosales Jerónimo
Dulce Álvarez Gaytán
Men’s Category
Marco Polo Solís Arrez
Jorge de la Torre Iñiguez
Jorge Tovar Villanueva
Etienne Smith
Mateo Murillo Rodríguez
José Luis Lujano
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