Rowing and other sports in Mexico City…a stroke of harmony and genius

The Mayor of Mexico City, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum has presented  a new initiative that aims to sportingly inspire young people.

The initiative will involve baseball, boxing, wrestling, soccer, wrestling and  others.

World Boxing Council President  Mauricio Sulaiman said that  being part of this initiative is a such an honor,  because historically boxing is for the people and by the people.

He emphasized the need to guide our youngsters  unwaveringly along the highway of good, offering them quality time and really working for society, making Mexico a better country.

He emphasized the commitment that the WBC has with youth, and assured that the whole boxing family will work together with the City Government.

Mayor of Mexico City, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, recalled her years as a university student, participating in the rowing team of UNAM,  Appreciating the sacrifice of athletes to gain a medal or a championship, channeling discipline, dedication, commitment, willingness, courage and passion.

She added that the problem of public insecurity is a very delicate issue, because with great sadness, as it’s realized that many victims and victimizers are young…often less than eighteen.

Claudia Sheibaum stated  that when a young person does not have access to sports and to study culture, it can be easy to lose direction and go astray.

So  she considers that both sports and education should be a right combination for children and young people. Therefore there’s a great need for sports idols to evolve into  ambassadors, being models of inspiration.

She added that currently the Government of the City has granted scholarships to almost two thousand sports promoters, who must serve 600 young people. They have Also allocated economic support to high performance athletes.

A great attendance of all time greats, combining the who’s who of boxing brilliance. None other than:

Humberto González, Lupe Pintor, Carlos Zárate, Erik Morales, José Antonio Aguirre, Pipino Cuevas, Rafael Herrera, Alfonso Zamora, César Bazán, Rafael Limon, Rubén Olivares, Victor Rabanales, as well as Julio Ceja, Pablo Cano,  Rey Vargas, Esmeralda Moreno, Irma Garcia Judith Rodriguez and Estefany Martinez.

Plus Olympic champions, Juan Paredes, Agustin Zaragoza, Antonio Roldán, Joaquín Rocha, who were named Ambassadors of Peace.

The Mayor urged each and every one of the new ambassadors to promote the joy and guiding light of sport in every corner of the City.