The interim President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, this Tuesday recognized the “feat” of the Spanish athletes Álvaro Martín and María Pérez, world champions in the 35 and 20 kilometer walks, at the same time as he underlined the “trajectory ” of the two athletes, to whom he wished good luck for the Paris 2024 Games.

“We are here to recognize the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA), and in particular Álvaro and María, for the feat they achieved at the World Championships in Budapest (Hungary). They are double champions of walking, which is one of the disciplines where Spain always shines. I wanted to thank them for these medals and their sporting career, and I wish the whole Spanish delegation all the luck in the world for what happens,” said Sánchez de La Moncloa.

The Acting President of the Executive, accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Miquel Iceta, received the two sports winners at the Moncloa Complex, as well as the President of the RFEA, Raúl Chapado, and other members of the ‘entity. Sánchez congratulated them all on finishing third in the World Cup medal table, “behind only the United States and Canada, which are also powerhouses in athletics.”

“It is important that we recognize our athletes also from a social point of view, because they move a lot of people in the stadiums. Many athletes, silently and anonymously, are often little recognized from the point of view of the general public. , makes an extraordinary effort, day after day, to achieve his dream, which is to compete, and within the framework of this competition, to obtain the highest distinction”, he added.

In addition, Sánchez wished the Spanish athletes good luck for Paris 2024, “the next very important competition”. “I know that we stayed in Tokyo on the verge of a medal, but I am convinced that we will achieve it in 2024”, he predicted, before confirming “all the commitment” with the RFEA for the said test. “To also help you achieve your dreams which will also be Spain’s dreams in 2024,” he added.