The representation of “Veterans” of Chimborazo He was a great protagonist in the National Tournament that took place in the Main Port.
Juan Carlos Cuaicalcoach of the Chimboracense team, reported that the sporting event was held in the Guayas Sports Federation Sports Complex.
10 delegations from different provinces of the country attended the championship.
The Chimborazo team was represented by 11 athletes.
The medalists are:
Cristina Ortega: gold medal
Marcelo Arévalo: gold medal
Mónica Tapia: gold medal
Valeria Samaniego: silver medal
Mayra Solorzano: silver medal
Juan Portalanza: silver medal
Pedro Chato: bronze medal
Fabian Pastor: silver medal
Patricio Guilcapi: silver medal
Alex Asitimbay: fifth place.
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“Chimborazo had an outstanding participation; we attended with a delegation of 10 veteran athletes who showed that we are still active in the national concert.”
Juan Carlos Cuaical.
The movement of the veterans At a national level it has grown in recent years and at a local, national and international level.
“We are working on motivating all teammates to continue participating in the training sessions and events that are scheduled,” argued the coach.
Cuaical maintains that the technical level of the competition was very good since now there is a national and international calendar to which all the teams are aiming. veterans of the Ecuador.
The activity of the veterans It generally begins in February with the Fausto Méndez Veterans Judo Cup which takes place in Riobamba.
Every year that is the initial challenge of the year with which they begin the sports year in the veterans category.
At the international level, the following championships are on the schedule: South American, Pan-Americanthere are also different Pan American Cups that are held in countries like Peru, Cuba.
There is also the World Veterans Championship which is held every year, it should be noted that the National Championship serves to grant endorsement to athletes who aim to compete in the World Cup.
In Riobamba the group Judocas forever brings together all veterans in the province of Chimborazo.
The group began its activities a decade ago, there are athletes who do not live in the city, others are based in other provinces for work reasons.
Others “veterans” They have migrated to other countries, but they are in constant communication.
“We also receive support from these people and try to do activities that benefit our segment,” he concluded.
