Mexican Sports Orgs Unite to Outline an Integrated 2019

January 11, 2019

This week, the Mexican Sports Council of Professionals convened to outline plans to develop youth sporting activities across a wide variety of sports.

The meeting took place at Mexico City's Food Market, which was established in 1986 by late Great Don Jose Sulaiman, the Lifetime President of the World Boxing Council.

At this meeting, convened to outline a plan of action for 2019, were members of the of the major Mexican sporting organizations, with the combined representation of the World Boxing Council, the Mexican Football Federation, the Mexican Baseball Federation, the Mexican Pacific League, the International Auto Federation, National Association of Charros, Olympic Association and Mexican Melalists, Pro Golf and the American Football Pro Football League.

This union is best exemplified by the Magnificent Six, namely: Julio Cesar Chavez, Ana Guevara, Rosario Espinoza, Lorena Ochoa, Hugo Sanchez and Fernando Valenzuela. Together, the leaders joined hands in cheering: “Si se puede!”

World Boxing Council President Maurico Sulaiman stressed the vital importance of sports for children and that such activity can change dreams into successes, with heroes as drivers of inspiration. 

Angie Gonzalez from the Boutique of Responsible Businesses, stressed the importance of sports participation. She said that 75 percent of Mexican children have suffered some sort of discrimination or violence.  She also said: “We need to change our messages. Sports don’t discriminate. We want a  peaceful and strong Mexico!”

Daniel Aceves from the Association of Olympic Medalists said the coming together of Mexico's Six is a shining example for the whole country, and also reminded those present that there are so many anonymous heroes and that Mexico is a country of heroes.

Carlos Mercenario, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist in the 50kms Race Walking and three times World Race Walking Champion, joined the day’s festivities. Mercenario commented, saying how important sports are for vulnerable groups and the priority of promotions of sports through campaigns and community initiatives.

Javier Salinas of the Mexican Baseball League gave pause for thought, highlighting that all but three of Mexico's 66 Olympic medals have been won by individuals, not teams, saying that there should be greater emphasis on teamwork at the olympic and grassroots level.