Student-athletes from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla secured a bronze medal in table tennis at the CONADE National Olympiad 2026, according to official reports from the university. Zoé Atziri Ángel Romero and Rubí Eleonor Fernández Hernández from Prepa Enrique Cabrera, alongside Shelinn Pérez Hernández from Prepa Lázaro Cárdenas, represented the state delegation during the national youth sports competition.
Puebla’s Table Tennis Trio Claims National Bronze
Navigating the Youth B Elimination Bracket
The Puebla team navigated a demanding single-elimination tournament bracket to secure their spot among the top four programs in the country, according to tournament results. In the quarterfinal round, the Puebla squad defeated Baja California to advance directly to the medal rounds in the Youth B category, which features athletes aged 16 to 19 born between 2007 and 2010.
Lobos BUAP Expansion Across State Delegations
The bronze-medal finish highlights the ongoing development of table tennis within the university system. According to BUAP athletic department data, 78 student-athletes from the Lobos BUAP Sports Training Center—spanning both high school and undergraduate programs—formed part of the broader Puebla state delegation for the 2026 CONADE games, balancing rigorous academic schedules with competitive state training regimens.
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