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LA PAZ, Mexico, April 8, 2016 - The Governor of Baja California
Sur, Carlos Mendoza Davis officially inaugurated the Norceca
Beach Volleyball Circuit Stop that began on Friday at the Kiosk
Harborside Beach.
The celebration included a competitors parade as well as a
Military Flag Honors ceremony that was broadcast live on local
TV.
Along with Governor Mendoza, the Mayor of La Paz, Armando
Martinez Vega was also present as well as some other authorities
like the Baja California Sur Sports Institute Director, José
Ávila Geraldo, the Norceca Supervisor and Control Committee
Delegate, Mayra Huerta, and Mexican Volleyball Federation
President, Jesus Perales Navarro.
“This is a great stop that is part of the Olympic dream, thank
you for making it possible,” said Huerta in her message on
behalf of Norceca President and FIVB First Executive Vice
President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz.
A marathonic first day of activities took part in La Paz with
more than 30 matches in both men’s and women’s competition. “We
look forward to Project our region not only as a touristic
destination, but also as a great place to host sport events,”
said Governor Mendoza.
A total of 14 countries took part at the parade before
continuing with the game program. Fans enjoyed a different
atmosphere in two competition courts with non-stop action in day
and night sessions. |
