Athlete Jahir Zúñiga Ramos excelled in the National Selective Time Trial, which took place at the Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Track "Virgilio Uribe" in Cuemanco, Mexico City. In the K1 1000 meters event, he achieved the best time in the country with 4:15.45 minutes, ranking number one in his category and getting closer to qualifying for the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.
For the athlete from Jalpan de Serra, this achievement represents an important opportunity in his career, aiming to establish himself on the international stage. In addition to his success in the individual trial, Zúñiga Ramos also stood out as a leader in the senior open category, demonstrating his versatility and talent in competitive canoeing.
In previous competitions, during the CONADE National Championship 2024, the canoeist won two silver medals, giving him the opportunity to participate in the Under-21 Continental Qualifier in Montevideo, Uruguay. In that event, he achieved two fourth places, securing a team spot for Mexico in the Junior Pan American Games.
The Mexican Canoeing Federation (FMC) has started its activities in 2025 with this national selection, aiming to form the national team that will represent Mexico in Asunción. In this process, Jahir Zúñiga Ramos stands out as one of the strong candidates for the Mexican team in the youth panamerican event, showing outstanding and promising performance.
Next month in April, an internal time trial will take place, which will play a crucial role in determining the final list of athletes who will have the honor of representing Mexico in the Junior Pan American Games 2025. With his consistency and sports skills, Jahir Zúñiga Ramos positions himself as a prominent figure in the landscape of Mexican canoeing and a contender for significant achievements in upcoming competitions.
