Tarancón has hosted the first stop of the caravan of the week European sports

Madrid, 24 September 2018.- The caravan of the European sports Week which began yesterday in Madrid has done today its first stop in the town of Tarancón, an event that has enjoyed the presence of water polo player Víctor Gutiérrez, ambassador of this initiative promoted by the European Union under the slogan # BeActive to promote sports and physical activity among all the people of Europe regardless of age, sex, physical condition or the capacity of individuals.

Have also attended the director general of youth and sports of the board of Castilla-La Stain, Joe Ramón loves, the mayor of Tarancón, José Manuel reed, Joanne Manuel Gabaldón, Municipal service Tarancón sports, the deputy assistant director cabinet chairmanship of Higher Council of sports, Joe Manuel Martorell; as well as top sportsmen Juan Carlos de la Ossa (athletics), Mario Olives (lifesaving and rescue) and Luis Miguel García-marquina (Cycling adapted).

The player of water polo and top scorer in the league, Víctor Gutiérrez, has stressed that sports must be something that joins the usual routine of the youngest, because “it is important to sport because, besides the physical benefits, its practice serves to reflect on the objectives and encouraging you to overcome your challenges ”.

For its part, Loves has appreciated that the CSD scheduled Castilla-La Stain on two stops of the caravan of the European sports Week (Tuesday morning will be basin, with the presence of the ambassador Almudena Cid) and the presence of sportsmen, “since serve as a reference for children and young people by the values that embody and transmitted to society ”.

The local ambassador Mario olives, champion of Europa junior and Spain lifesaving and rescue, has said that it was an honour to be able to participate in this initiative that encourages sports throughout society, as well as having known Víctor Gutiérrez.

About 1,000 people have enjoyed the activities of this morning, among which have highlighted a climbing wall to climb, archery, cycling, athletics, handball, zumba, a Nordic walking, skating or chess among others.