As is tradition, this Saturday morning, the Sports Mass was celebrated in the San José Cathedral in the Historic Center of the city, an ecclesiastical event carried out thanks to the support of the municipal management led by Juan Carlos Betancourt through the Municipal Institute for the Sport (Imdepuerto) in commemoration of National Sports Day.
The Eucharist was officiated by Father Willy Azuaje, parish priest of the San José Cathedral, in the presence of athletes, coaches, technicians, referees, administrative staff and workers who are part of the different schools and sports academies that live in the city; as well as directors of the mayor’s office and the people in general.
During his message, the parish priest spoke about the search for the essence and one’s own effort, to achieve the objectives as well as the wise men who undertook their journey looking for the footprint of God; He also blessed the sporting instruments and the athletes so that they may be filled with triumphs according to the will of God and represent Puerto Cabello in a great way.
sports exhibitions
It is noteworthy that before starting the homily, boys, girls, young people and adult athletes from the city of Buenos Aires organized outdoor exhibitions in the spaces of the renovated Plaza Bolívar, thanks to the support of Governor Rafael Lacava.
Soccer, kikimboll, karate, Judo, Surfing, baseball among other disciplines, were shown to the delight of those present; These proudly wore the uniforms that identify them according to their clubs or teams they represent; in addition to projecting and transmitting love and passion for sport.
Lester Primera, president of Imdepuerto, thanked Mayor Juan Carlos Betancourt for his support, which is essential for the development of both activities related to National Sports Day.
“We are happy celebrating mass with all these people who practice sports in the town, we thank those who accompanied us on this occasion that brings us together to thank God for so many sporting achievements,” he said.
Special thanks
For her part, Valeria Benítez, recognized athlete and national surf team from Puerto Cabello, was grateful for all the support received from the regional and municipal management for her preparation and participation in the various sporting events she has attended at the national level. and international.
“I want to send my thanks to Governor Rafael Lacava and Mayor Juan Carlos Betancourt, sport is life and that is why I invite all young people to practice the sport that they like the most and with which they feel identified,” he expressed.
Finally, Aníbal Blanco, member of the national Judo team, mentioned that the mass was very nice and pleasant; He in turn took the opportunity to comment that one of his aspirations for this year, 2024, is to qualify for the South American Games to be held in Bolivia.
However, he invited young people from all parishes and communities to be motivated and sign up for any sport, ensuring that all sports are good, since it will help them with discipline and maintain a good state of health, physical and mental. .
With press release
2024-01-06 23:00:56
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