Recognition for Pepe and Mauricio Sulaimán from the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation for Sports

Olympic medalist Daniel Aceves Villagrán highlighted the great work done by the late Don José, father of both.

Brothers José and Mauricio Sulaimán Saldívar received a commemorative medal from the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation for Sports, among the “100 Personalities of Tamaulipas Sports,” in homage to their father, Don José Sulaimán.

Dr. Daniel Aceves Villagrán, Director of the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation for Sports, presented the insignia to both sons of Don José Sulaimán (RIP) as an eternal tribute and as recognition for one of the great icons and promoters of sports in the region.

During the traditional “Martes de Café” organized by the World Boxing Council, Aceves Villagrán emphasized that “undoubtedly, Don José Sulaimán Chagnon will always be” among the 100 most outstanding personalities in Tamaulipas sports.

Aceves Villagrán highlighted that the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation has conducted national tours with various authorities from all three levels of government. One such tour took place two weeks ago in Tamaulipas, with the presence of municipal presidents from Tampico, Altamira, Ciudad Victoria, and surrounding municipalities.

“There, based on the entire history of sports in the region, those who had made a transcendental contribution to Mexican sports at various times and disciplines were honored. Great figures from basketball, soccer, athletics, and Olympians were present, but the name of José Sulaimán Chagnon (born in Tampico) always held a particular prominence,” noted Aceves Villagrán.

“That’s why today I want to take advantage of this extraordinary setting to present to Mauricio, and to you, as you have always represented him with all dignity, love, and honesty, this recognition that is for him,” Aceves Villagrán stated.

Finally, he praised the great work and efforts that Mauricio Sulaimán has undertaken as President of the World Boxing Council to bring boxing back to the program of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.