Almudena Cid, Víctor Gutiérrez and Jon will Santacana ambassadors European Week of sport 2018

Madrid, 24 August 2018. The Higher Council of sports has appointed the former Olympic gymnast Almudena Cid, waterpolista Víctor Gutiérrez and the Paralympic skier Jon Santacana as ambassadors of the European next week of sport, which celebrates this year 2018 its fourth edition. The three athletes will be responsible for disseminating the importance of an active lifestyle thanks to the practice of sport and healthy habits.




The President of the High Council of sports, María José Free, explained the designation of the three ambassadors: “ beyond its great achievements sporting, are people who embody perfection the values of sport. Delivery, social inclusion, respect for diversity and a strong commitment are the premises that have guided his career in sport. Why asking them to communicate these values to society, "said.




Cid, Gutiérrez and Santacana took over from the previous Spain representatives in the European Union, including Férnandez Javier see, the Olympic champion Carolina Marín, the world champion of karate Damián Quintero, international rugby collegial Alhambra Nievas, the taekwondista Joel González or the Olympic runners-up in of rhythmic gymnastics in River 2016.




Following his appointment, the Olympic four times gymnast Almudena Cid has declared: “ I am fortunate to be ambassador of European week of sport. Coincides with the tenth anniversary of my withdrawal and is a way to convey the values of sport to the youngest. Makes Me happy valuing that in my career did not imported both the medals as the manner in which I changed the image and prejudices of a sport ”.




Víctor Gutiérrez, waterpolista absolute selection and current top scorer in the league, has said that: "it is an honour to be ambassador for this event because it is an excellent platform to convey that in sport fit all people regardless of whatever their sexual orientation. Sport is a loudspeaker to demand respect for diversity. My experience in the elite has been positive, but not in all sectors of society happen ”.




For its part, the skier Jon Santacana nine times medallist in winter Paralympic Games, commented: “ as sportsman English representing your country in international competition, it is an honour to be ambassador of the European Week of sport. We Are Going to live unforgettable experiences, showing how sport is one of the roots of the Spanish culture ”.




European Week of sport will be held from 23 to 30 September 2018 in 28 countries that make up the European Union under the slogan # BeActive with the aim of promoting sport and healthy habits among the entire population.




This event will be publicly presented in the CSD next 12 September important developments with regard to the three previous editions.