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Costa Rican Goalkeeper Génesis Pérez Makes Official Debut for Atlético de Madrid

Costa Rican goalkeeper Génesis Pérez reached a major milestone in her career this Saturday, making her official debut with Atlético de Madrid Femenino in Spanish women's top-flight football (Liga F). Her debut came in a high-intensity away fixture against FC...

Desamparados Reopens Remodeled Municipal Gym with State-of-the-Art Injury-Prevention Flooring

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — The municipal gymnasium of Desamparados reopened on September 4 following a comprehensive renovation that features state-of-the-art injury-prevention flooring. Advanced Shock-Absorption Surface The upgraded court floor absorbs joint impacts during jumps, stops, and sharp pivots, directly reducing...

Costa Rican Taekwondo Team Secures Three Bronzes at Peru President’s Cup

Costa Rican taekwondo continues to make its mark on the international stage. The national selection team wrapped up its participation at the Peru President's Cup with three bronze medals, courtesy of standout performances from junior and cadet athletes Sebastián...

Bahía Tambor to Debut as Star Venue for the Open Water Circuit

The calm waters and scenic beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya are preparing to host one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. Bahía Tambor has been confirmed as the new and star location for a leg...

Costa Rica to Host Opening Stop of International Racquetball Tour 2026

ESCAZÚ, COSTA RICA — The international racquetball spotlight turns to Central America this week as Costa Rica officially hosts the opening stop of the new International Racquetball Tour (IRT) season. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the prestigious Costa Rica Open IRT...

Waves and Serenity: The Growth of Surfing and Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Pacific

Boasting miles of pristine coastline and consistent swell year-round, Costa Rica reinforces its reputation as a top global destination for surfing and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). Renowned beaches such as Jacó, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, and Dominical welcome sports enthusiasts from...

From Indonesia to Latvia: Costa Rican Footballers Map Out Unconventional Careers Worldwide

While traditional destinations like Spain, England, and Germany have long hosted Costa Rica’s top football stars—from Keylor Navas and Bryan Ruiz to Cristian Gamboa—a growing contingent of Costa Rican legionarios is carving out careers in far less conventional leagues...

Carla Gallardo and the Revival of Surfing in Costa Rica

For Carla Gallardo, the ocean isn’t just a sporting arena; it’s the teacher that showed her that the fight continues until the very last second. From her childhood in Tibás to her presidency at ACOS, her life has been...

Costa Rica Wins Its Second Gold Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games

Costa Rican taekwondo athlete Neshy Lindo made history once again by winning the gold medal in the -57 kg category at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, becoming a two-time champion by winning back-to-back gold...

Jaycee Bassett Wins First Gold for Costa Rica at Central American & Caribbean Games

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Costa Rica celebrated its first gold medal at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games thanks to a brilliant performance by 18-year-old taekwondo athlete Jaycee Bassett, who triumphed in the women's -46...
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Costa Rica Launches Major Tourism Campaign in Paris with 830 Billboards

PARIS — Costa Rica is doubling down on its efforts to attract European travelers, launching a high-impact advertising campaign...