FIgure Skating at Joaquín Capilla Sports Center
At the Joaquín Capilla Sports Center, artistic roller skating combines grace and prowess. Originating in the 18th century, this sport dazzles with its technique and aesthetic, inspiring discipline and art among young people.
Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
The evolution of skating
Artistic roller skating, which first started out with metal wheels in 1733, has become a form of artistic expression. The quad roller skates of 1863 allowed for greater maneuverability, propelling this beautiful sport to greater heights.
Joaquín Capilla Sports Center (2023-10-25) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Physical and creative development
Artistic skating in the Joaquín Capilla Sports Center doesn't just improve your physical fitness, but also inspires creativity and personal expression, benefitting holistic wellbeing for skaters.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Empowerment and teamwork
In the Gumersindo Romero Sports Center, basketball is so much more than hoops and dribbling. Here, young people learn how to lead, work as a team and overcome challenges, creating lifelong bonds.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Transformation through the ball
This sport has become a tool for empowering young girls, teaching them to be confident in their abilities and to build a strong and supportive community.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Badminton: Agility and strategy
Badminton, which has been an Olympic sport since Barcelona 1992, is practiced in the Gumersindo Romero gymnasium. With rackets and shuttlecocks, this game requires quick reflexes and tactics and promotes the player's physical and mental health.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Badminton: A journey through time
Originating from India and known as Poona, the Duke of Beaufort brough badminton over to England in 1875. The first rules were written by the Bath Badminton Club, evidencing its rich history and cultural diversity.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Badminton: Rules and play
Badminton is played on a court with rackets and a shuttlecock. Two players or two pairs aim to score points by trying to land the shuttlecock on the opponent's side, which requires agility and precision.
Gumersindo Romero Sports Center (2023-10-24) by Alejandro Rodriguez TorresAlcaldía Benito Juárez
Beyond the game: Legacy and transformation
Every sport in Benito Juárez carries with it a history of beating the odds, unity and growth. These disciplines don't just forge athletes; they also forge dedicated citizens and stronger communities.
