The Greek wrestler López (130 kg), who will seek his fifth Olympic gold medal in Paris-2024; Sotomayor, monarch under the five rings of Barcelona-1992 and world record holder in the high jump (2.45 mts), and the Olympic and world multiple medalist Quirot (400 and 800 meter dash) were the protagonists of a meeting at the Cuban embassy in France.

The glories highlighted the expectations that great sporting events always arouse in the people of the island and the commitment that athletes assume to represent them as best as possible in the international arena.

In that sense, they wished the Cuban delegation success in the summer event scheduled until August 11, in which the largest of the Antilles will seek to remain among the top 20 countries in the medal table.

Ambassador Otto Vaillant described it as an honor to receive López, Sotomayor and Quirot, along with a delegation from the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder), headed by Vice President Omar Venegas, who is currently working on an intense agenda in Paris.

You had and have the support of millions of Cubans, the diplomat stressed.

Also participating as guests in the meeting were the mayor of the commune of Tremblay-en-France, François Asensi, and the president of the Cuba Coopération France (CubaCoop) association, Víctor Fernández, involved in supporting the preparation of athletes from the island. in various disciplines ahead of the Olympic Games.

Vaillant and the vice president of Inder recognized the support on French soil for the Antillean athletes so that they arrive in optimal shape to the party under the five rings.

Around twenty French cities and communes are working on a project launched by CubaCoop to guarantee training bases for Cuban athletes and an acclimatization period a few days after entering the Paris-2024 Olympic Village.

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