Costa Rican Sports Council Approves Scholarships for 104 Athletes
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – The National Sports Council has approved renewed scholarships for 104 athletes through the Costa Rican Institute of Sports adn Recreation (ICODER) for 2025, providing crucial financial support to a diverse range of competitors.
Top Scholarship Recipients Announced
The scholarships, approved during a session on March 6, recognize outstanding athletic achievement across various disciplines.The athletes receiving the highest amounts are:
- Sherman Güity (Para-athletics): ₡1,750,000
- Brisa Hennessy (Surfing): ₡1,400,000
- Gerald Drummond (Athletics): ₡600,000
- Andrés Molina (Para-taekwondo): ₡600,000
Additional Scholarship Recipients
A meaningful number of athletes will also receive ample support,including:
- Andrés Acuña (Racquetball): ₡500,000
- Camila Haase (Para-swimming): ₡500,000
- Melissa Calvo (Para-athletics): ₡500,000
- Andrea Vargas (athletics): ₡500,000
- María del Pilar Riveros (Para-archery): ₡500,000
- Kenneth Tencio (Cycling): ₡500,000
- Steven Roman (Table Tennis): ₡500,000
- Gabriel García (Racquetball): ₡400,000
- Paola María Arana (Para-sport Shooting – Air Pistol): ₡400,000
- José Pablo Gil (Para-tennis): ₡400,000
- Henry Raabe (Cycling): ₡400,000
- Daniela Rojas (Athletics): ₡400,000
- Diego Quesada (Para-archery): ₡400,000
- Marco Alessandro Moretti (Bowling): ₡400,000
- Sebastián Sancho (Judo): ₡400,000
- Neshy lindo (Taekwondo): ₡400,000
- Elena weinstok (Bowling): ₡360,000
- María Paula Salas (Taekwondo): ₡300,000
- Maxwell Lemar Lacey (Wrestling): ₡300,000
- Diana Brenes (judo): ₡300,000
Olympic Athletes Among Those Receiving Support
Several Olympians are also included in the scholarship recipients,highlighting the program’s commitment to supporting athletes at all levels. These include:
- Alondra Ortíz (Swimming): ₡250,000
- Julián sancho (Judo): ₡200,000
- Noelia Vargas (Athletics): ₡150,000
- Alberto Vega (Swimming): ₡100,000
Focus on Young Talent
Alberto Vega, despite being invited to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and demonstrating significant international potential at just 19 years old, will receive the same scholarship amount as last year, demonstrating a continued investment in his promising career.
**Where can individuals interested in applying for future Costa Rican sports scholarships obtain more facts about the request process and eligibility requirements?**
Costa Rican Sports Scholarships: Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the lowdown on the Costa Rican sports scholarships, breaking down the details for you.
- What is the purpose of these scholarships?
- The scholarships, approved by the National Sports council through ICODER, provide crucial financial support to a diverse range of Costa Rican athletes, aiding their training and advancement.
- How manny athletes received scholarships for 2025?
- A total of 104 athletes were awarded scholarships.
- Who are some of the top scholarship recipients and how much did they receive?
- The top recipients and their scholarship amounts are:
- Sherman Güity (Para-athletics): ₡1,750,000
- Brisa Hennessy (Surfing): ₡1,400,000
- Gerald Drummond (Athletics): ₡600,000
- Andrés Molina (Para-taekwondo): ₡600,000
- Are there any Olympians included in the scholarship program?
- Yes, the program supports Olympians like Alondra Ortíz (Swimming), Julián Sancho (Judo), Noelia Vargas (Athletics), and Alberto Vega (Swimming).
- what is the significance of supporting young talent like Alberto Vega?
- Supporting young talent like Alberto Vega, who is 19 and invited to the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcases a long-term investment in their athletic careers, possibly leading to future success on the international stage. This reflects a commitment to nurturing upcoming talent.
- How are the scholarship amounts resolute?
- The article doesn’t explicitly detail the exact criteria, but its implied that factors like athletic achievement, discipline, and potential are considered. Financial support appears to be tiered,with higher amounts going to top performers. The scholarship amounts are paid under the currency of Costa Rica, the Colón.
- How can I find out more about the application process or eligibility for future scholarships?
- You can find more details on the ICODER website or by contacting the costa Rican institute of Sports and Recreation.
These scholarships play a vital role in supporting Costa Rican athletes in their pursuit of excellence.To stay up to date on the latest developments in Costa Rican sports,keep following news from ICODER and other relevant sports organizations.
