Chosen Mijaín López president of the Commission of Athletes of the COC
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- Published: Wednesday, 13 February 2019 07:11
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Foto: RHCHavana, Feb 13.- The Olympic and world wrestling champion, Mijaín López, was elected president of the Athletes Commission of the Cuban Olympic Committee (COC), which applauded him on Tuesday during its general assembly.
An extensive process that included 980 competitors left the triple Olympic king as the most voted, followed by the shooter Leuris Pupo and the ex-judo Yalenis Castillo, who will serve as vocals.
"Thanks to all those who put their trust in us," said Mijaín, also a multi-champion of the world.
"The mission now is to work hard to contribute from this front", added the star, who will represent the Island in the next Forum of Athletes of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
"This is a responsibility from which we can contribute to maintain the prestige of our sport," said Pupo, monarch under the five rings in London 2012.
"It is an honor to put my experience at the disposal of this work, which will surely be very useful for the interests that we all defend," said Castillo, silver at that level in Beijing 2008.
The formation of this advisory body began with 22 proposals formulated by the national federations to form a list that was later reduced to 12, eight and four candidates.
"This step, adjusted to the indications of the IOC, will allow the voices, experiences and concerns of athletes to pay tribute to the development of our sports movement," said COC President Roberto León Richards.
The Assembly met at the headquarters of that entity and included other points such as a review of its management in recent months and the preparation for Pan American and Parapan American games to be played next summer in Lima.
"Sport has offered many joys to our people and we must continue to be devoted to their development," said Commander of the Revolution Guillermo García Frías at a meeting attended by the Inder's chairman, Dr. C. Antonio Becali Garrido. (RHC)
