Osmar Olvera boasts of Mexico's success: 'Today we showed the country can be put at the top'

Mexico achieved a historic feat at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026, leading the medal standings with an impressive total of 407 medals. This remarkable achievement is attributed to the discipline, sacrifice, and extensive preparation of the nation's athletes.

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For me, it is an honor to represent Mexico in every competition and to be part of a delegation that achieved the highest number of medals in history.

Osmar Olvera, a prominent figure in Mexican sports and a multiple gold medalist in diving, emphasized that the delegation's success is a testament to collective effort and the crucial support provided to athletes throughout their training cycles. "For me, it is an honor to represent Mexico in every competition and to be part of a delegation that achieved the highest number of medals in history," Olvera stated during a recognition event attended by Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Each medal was earned; there was sacrifice, discipline, training, and a lot of preparation. Nothing happens by chance. I would like to thank the government for all the support it provides us to compete in the best conditions.

Olvera highlighted the significance of the support from the government, stating, "Each medal was earned; there was sacrifice, discipline, training, and a lot of preparation. Nothing happens by chance. I would like to thank the government for all the support it provides us to compete in the best conditions." He stressed that consistent results in Olympic sports demonstrate Mexico's capability to compete at the highest level internationally, contrasting it with the fluctuating performance in more popular sports.

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It is a great start to the cycle to see this record. All athletes deserve applause because history was made. This gives us a lot of hope and motivation to arrive at Los Angeles 2028 in the best way.

Looking ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Olvera expressed optimism and motivation stemming from this record-breaking performance. "It is a great start to the cycle to see this record. All athletes deserve applause because history was made. This gives us a lot of hope and motivation to arrive at Los Angeles 2028 in the best way," he said. He concluded with a powerful message of national pride and potential: "A few days ago I said it: we have to change 'what if yes' to 'yes, here!' Today Mexico demonstrates that it can put the country at the top."

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A few days ago I said it: we have to change 'what if yes' to 'yes, here!' Today Mexico demonstrates that it can put the country at the top.