Coachella Valley Native Citlalli Ortiz Embarks on Olympic Journey at Paris 2024 [Video]

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have officially begun, with athletes from around the globe competing for glory. Among them is Citlalli Ortiz, a local boxer from the Lee Espinoza Coachella Valley Boxing Gym. Our team had the opportunity to sit down with Ortiz before her first fight to discuss her journey and the fulfillment of her long-awaited dream. Citlalli Ortiz, a national world champion, has overcome numerous obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming an Olympian. “I’m soaking it all in and I can’t believe that I’ve been so stubborn in following this dream,” she shared. Despite the many ups and downs, her dedication has led her to become a world champion in 2017, winning seven titles in the United States and six in Mexico. Now, she is ready to leave her mark on one of the world’s biggest stages. Ortiz expressed immense pride in representing Mexico, despite some controversy. …