At an event held at the Faculty of Education Sciences and Sport, on the Pontevedra campus, the rector, Carmen García Mateo, emphasized that these athletes are the "best ambassadors" for the public institution. Six of the nine honorees study at this center, which is particularly linked to physical education and sports.
The Vice-Rector for Students and University Life, Dolores González, defined these athletes as "an example of what it means to make the most of the university stage in all dimensions." Mauro Domínguez, representing the athletes, expressed the "enormous pride" of carrying the UVigo name around the world and thanked the university for its support in balancing academic and sports life.
The achievements include two golds, four silvers, and two bronzes. Irene Lata and María Paraja won gold in women's K2 500 meters canoeing and also secured silver in K4. Uxía Rodríguez added an individual silver in K1 1000 meters. Mauro Domínguez took bronze in K2 1000 meters, and Carlos Gutier Picón, silver in C4 500 meters. Yoel Becerra competed for Uruguay in C1 1000 meters.
Marta Domínguez achieved her second consecutive university world squash championship title in Mumbai, along with a team bronze. Saúl Bello won silver in men's beach wrestling at the Beach Sports University World Championships in Portugal. Stella Maris Enríquez participated in the sailing world championship in Croatia.
The rector also acknowledged the "collective effort" behind each success, extending gratitude to families, federations, clubs, technical teams, faculty, and departments. She highlighted the importance of "vibrant campuses" that foster sports and experiences, and the institution's responsibility to support the development of academic and athletic talent.
