Mexico CityArnulfo Castorena has been used to fighting practically since he was born. His mother died during childbirth and shortly after his father abandoned him due to his disability. Against all odds, the man from Guadalajara clung to life, which he reached with a congenital malformation that prevented the development of one of his arms … Read more
Mexico CityAmid cheers, applause and ovations, para athletes José Arnulfo Castorena and Juan Pablo Cervantes arrived in the country this Friday night. With an effusive welcome at the capital’s airport, they crowned their recent feats at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where both won gold medals in their respective disciplines. Castorena shone in para swimming … Read more
Arnulfo Castorena gave Mexico its second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The swimmer took the title in the 50m breaststroke SB2 and earned his fourth gold in this event. Castorena, one of the most experienced members of the national delegation, achieved a time of 59.41 seconds to relegate Ismail Barlov, from Bosnia … Read more