Governor Ángel Marcano assured that they have been promoting sports in the region, with the realization of great events of national and international stature.
Guayana city.- With the participation of more than 150 athletes, this Thursday, August 11, the “Angostura Games” competition begins, in the natural spaces of La Llovizna Park in the Caroní municipality, in the heart of Ciudad Guayana.
This was reported this Wednesday by the Governor of Bolívar state, Ángel Marcano, at a press conference, in which he was accompanied by Mayor Tito Oviedo, athletes, organizers and members of his management cabinet.
He stressed that these Angostura Games (crossfit) have been held since 1964 in Venezuela, however, in the last 12 years they have gained more strength. “In Bolívar we have been promoting sports, these games combine swimming, running, kayaking, among other extreme disciplines.”
From August 11 to 14
The regional president assured that the “Angostura Games” begin this Thursday, August 11, and end on Sunday, August 14, with the participation of more than 150 athletes from all over the country, who will see actions in categories and by age.
Marcano recalled that Bolívar state recently witnessed three major sporting events; Pan American Softball Sub 23, Mountain Bike and the Cycling Tour of Venezuela.
“Sport is not only for personal development and that of our athletes, it also serves to promote the tourism potential that we have.”
He said that a Beautification Plan is under development in Bolívar, with asphalting, lighting and painting, in perfect coordination with the mayors and private companies.
“Bolívar has a lot of potential, thanks to President Nicolás Maduro, we have progressively promoted every kindness we have, including sports, because we have not hesitated to say yes, to each request to carry out any competition.”
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a set of exercises, which consist of a physical training system, focused on functional movements executed at high intensity, which make this activity one of the most varied exercises.
Performing this sport means the practice of other disciplines and various exercises.Government of Bolívar Press