Binéfar delivers the ‘Oscars’ of local sport to the best during the pandemic

Binéfar delivers the ‘Oscars’ of local sport to the best during the pandemic

The 19th Binéfar Sports Awards Gala awarded this Friday at the Municipal Theater of the town seven athletes, entities and people outstanding for their sporting merits during 2020, among which was José Luis Paricio -for his career as a sports journalist- who received the special award from the Department of Sports. Organized by the City Council of Binéfar, the councilors Juan Carlos García, Teresa Pallás and Patricia Rivera were in charge of delivering the awards to the distinguished ones.

these were Sergio Barreda (CD Binéfar), prize for the best team sports athlete; Paula Ambau (Binéfar Athletics Club) and Rodrigo Pérez (Binéfar Judo Club), for the best promising female and male athletes (up to 17 years); Sergio García (Club Judo Binéfar), to the best absolute male athlete (from 18 years old); first cadet team (CF Base Binéfar), to the group with the greatest sporting merits; El Reto de Correr, to the sponsoring company; and José Luis Paricio, special award from the Department of Sports, to recognize the career as a sports journalist on radio and in the press of this man from Binefar.

The clubs also gave their awards, which went to Laura Gimeno (Club Chess Binéfar), Laura Chirón (Club Badminton Binéfar), Rafa Nadal (AD Veteranos Binéfar), Ana Bardalés (Club Rítmica Binéfar), Pilar Blanco (Club Litera Montaña), José María Cosialls (Club Futsal Binéfar), club members (Club Ciclista Binéfar 2010), Jorge Ascaso (Kickboxing School Binéfar), Jesús Ortiz (Club Athletics Binéfar), women’s team +45 (Club Tennis-Pádel Binéfar), Francisco Fuentes (Base Football Club Binéfar), Telmo Pereira (ACR Table Tennis Club Binéfar 77), María José González (Basketball Club Binéfar), Rosa Marqués (Judo Club Binéfar), Peña Blue Boys (CD Binéfar), Mario García (Club Pescadores Binéfar La Litera).

The event was closed by Juan Carlos García, who highlighted in his speech that sport in Binéfar has not stopped during the pandemic and that “numerous sporting events have been held at the highest level, such as provincial and regional championships, cups and tournaments of different disciplines. The Motorcycle Club has prepared a meeting for next April or this Sunday the Cross of San Quílez will be held”. He also referred to the triumphs and milestones achieved by athletes from Binefar and announced that the next appointments will be in April with the Spanish Judo Cup and in May the 5 and 10 k races.

“These awards are the recognition of the clubs and the City Council, not only for your sporting achievements, but also for your commitment to people. Sport is, above all, self-improvement, overcoming our obstacles and limitations. It is a principle that has a lot to do with education, which is the basic pillar that sustains a society. There is no better investment”, concluded the mayor of Sports.

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