Lucía Zavaleta Ovares
Lucía Zavaleta Ovares is a 17-year-old table tennis player from San Nicolás de Taras, Cartago, Costa Rica. She made history by becoming the first Costa Rican to qualify for a Major World Table Tennis Championship, set to take place in Doha, Qatar, starting May 17, 2025. Zavaleta achieved this milestone by winning the Central American Major Championship in her category, earning her a spot among the world's elite players. Despite her young age and a lower international ranking, she aims to represent her country with pride in her debut against North Korean player Pyon Song Gyong.
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Recent news mentions
Lucía Zavaleta Ovares is part of the Costa Rican women's national table tennis team competing in the World Team Table Tennis Championships.
Tenis de mesa costarricense será parte de una celebración centenaria
Costa Rica· 2026-02-18
Lucía Zavaleta Ovares is the first Costa Rican to participate in a major world championship in table tennis.
Tenismesista cartaginesa cumple uno de sus grandes anhelos en los Estados UnidosCosta Rica· 2025-11-13Lucía Zavaleta Ovares is the first Costa Rican to qualify for a Major World Table Tennis Championship.
Tenismesista de Cartago de solo 17 años hará historia para Costa Rica en el mundial de este deporteCosta Rica· 2025-05-16
