2024-09-12 16:06:33
The Paris 2024 Olympic delegation were awarded for their participation in the Olympics for his extraordinary presentation in the French capital, with historical results.
After the completion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games The athletes arrived with their families and coaches for a dinner where they were cheered and applauded by those present. Below we will tell you how the evening went. How cool!
Paris 2024 Olympic delegation honoured
The night was set to be unforgettable and for all the people who have shared with the athletes during their preparation and competition to be protagonists at the evening, where they were recognized for their effort and dedication throughout their careers.
Although three of the 16 athletes who participated in the Olympics were absent, the majority of those selected, as well as the two of the Paralympicsreceived applause and emotional words for what they did in Paris.
The attendees at the gala were as follows: Olympic athletes:
- Athletics: Alberto Gonzalez, Erick Barrondo y Jose Alejandro Barrondoas well as coach Julio Cesar Urias.
- Modern Pentathlon: Sophia Hernandez y Andres Fernandez and his coach Walid Sayed.
- Shooting with Hunting Weapons: Waleska Soto, Adriana Ruano, Jean Pierre Brol and the coach Pedro Fariz.
- Badminton: Kevin Cordon
- Judo: Jacqueline Solis
- Swimming: Erick Gordillo and his coach Morgan Sánchez.
- Sailing: Juan Ignacio Maegli
- For Archery: Juan Diego Blas and his coach Dario Noriega.
- For Athletics: Ericka Esteban and his coach Marvin Tumax.
Adriana Ruano was applauded
After the presentation of diplomas and commemorative pins to the participating athletes in Paris 2024the most emotional moment was when Adriana Ruano She gave a few words and thanked all the people who have been with her during the most difficult moments, mainly her Coach Pedro Farizawho was the person who encouraged her to continue forward, because after her participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gamesshe came to think that she was not a good shooter.
Now the time is different, Adriana is the world champion and will be able to participate in major competitions alongside the best shooters, as well as Jean Pierre Brolwho looked excited and happy during dinner.
Both medalists also received the cash prize which was delivered by the Guatemalan Autonomous Sports Confederation (CDAG) and the Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG).
Lifetime pension for Rolando de Leon
If the night had been exciting, a unique moment would come, when the Paralympic medalist Rolando de Leon was awarded and received the news that he will also have a lifetime pension for his achievement in the Paralympic Games in Seoul 1988 and Toronto 1976.
Thank you for this help that comes at the end of my life. I feel very excited and happy, he said. Rolando de Leonwho shared some of the anecdotes of his sports career.
The night featured the words of US Ambassador to the country, Tobin Bradleywho made it clear that they are waiting for all Guatemalans in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 where Guatemala will feel at home. How cool!
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