Tulum’s Valentina Wins 3 Gold Medals in Weightlifting

Tulum, Mexico — Young athlete Valentina Karelin Matos from Tulum achieved a remarkable debut at the 2025 National Olympics, securing three gold medals in weightlifting during the competitions held in Guadalajara, Jalisco. In her first appearance at this high-performance event, Valentina established herself among the country’s top competitors by dominating her category.

A Triumphant Debut

Valentina earned gold medals in the snatch event with a lift of 45 kilograms, the clean and jerk with 58 kilograms, and the total combined weight of 103 kilograms. Her success not only marks a personal victory but also serves as a source of pride for Tulum’s sports community, showcasing the level of preparation and discipline that young athletes from the municipality can achieve.

Recognition from Local Authorities

Officials from the Tulum Municipal Government publicly congratulated Valentina for her performance, acknowledging the effort and dedication required to attain such results in a national competition. They emphasized that her example could inspire more children and youth to engage in sports and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the development of local athletic talent.

“Sports are a pathway to transforming lives and communities. Seeing a young woman from Tulum triumph in a national competition fills us with pride and hope,” said a representative from the Youth and Sports department.

Future Prospects

Valentina Karelin Matos has trained intensively for this moment, and her success at the 2025 National Olympics could open doors to future competitions at the state, national, and even international levels—provided she maintains her competitive edge and continues receiving support from coaches and sports authorities.

Her achievement reinforces Tulum’s potential as a breeding ground for talent across various disciplines, beyond the tourism for which the destination is known.