University of Tamaulipas Sees 18% Rise in Student Athletes; Correcaminos Club Partners with Necaxa

The Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT) is celebrating a significant rise in student engagement with sports, with the percentage of students participating in athletic disciplines increasing from 12% to 18%.

This growth was highlighted by UAT Rector Dámaso Anaya Alvarado during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the UAT's Liga de Expansión football club, Correcaminos, and the Liga MX team, Necaxa. Alvarado emphasized that this increase represents a substantial advancement in the comprehensive development of university students.

The university actively supports national champions and athletes competing in Pan-American, European, and world tournaments across various disciplines. "We are supporting and strengthening them as they continue to grow," Alvarado stated.

The agreement with Necaxa is designed to offer formative experiences and opportunities for young footballers from Victoria and surrounding municipalities. Necaxa's Liga MX team will provide access to their facilities in Aguascalientes for pre-season training and preparatory matches for the Correcaminos squad. Alberto Clark García, Director of Football Club Necaxa, and Armando Arce Serna, President of Club Correcaminos UAT, were present at the signing ceremony, underscoring the commitment to fostering talent and providing a pathway for aspiring professional athletes.