Steven Moreno Rivera, a table tennis player, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, fulfilling a goal he has pursued for years. Moreno Rivera has been preparing physically and mentally for the event, and his participation in the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción and the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo has provided valuable experience.
He won multiple medals in both competitions and was the flag bearer for Puerto Rico in Asunción. Moreno Rivera described his preparation for the Youth Olympic Games as one of the most demanding of his career, both mentally and on the table. He feels ready and confident for the upcoming competition, which he considers a crucial step in his athletic development.
The Youth Olympic Games will take place in Dakar in 2026, and Moreno Rivera is proud to represent Puerto Rico in this special event for him.