The Vigo Port Police has once again demonstrated why it is a benchmark for performance, discipline, and physical preparation after being crowned again at the European Police and Fire Games.
The President of the Port Authority of Vigo, Carlos Botana, received the officers this morning to personally congratulate them on a record that once again places the Vigo institution in the European sports pantheon.
The continental championship is a highly demanding international event that this year brought together more than 3,000 participants from 40 countries across Europe, competing in dozens of elite modalities. In this global scenario, the Vigo officers have once again shone brightly in their respective categories and age groups.
During the reception, the port president, Carlos Botana, wanted to highlight the constancy of the staff: "Our Port Police never fails. The fact that year after year they continue to win medals in an event where more than 3,000 professionals from 40 countries compete shows what they are made of. It's incredible to see how they combine the daily surveillance of our docks with physical preparation at the highest level." "We are deeply proud of them. They carry the name of the Port of Vigo to the highest level in Europe and are the best reflection of the values of effort, teamwork, and self-improvement that this institution represents," Botana stressed.
A continental-level medal haul
The Port Police delegation added podiums and diplomas in demanding disciplines such as mountain running, track and road athletics, and indoor rowing:
Alberto Bastos: An absolute display by achieving a poker of successes: a gold medal in Ultra Trail, two silver medals (in 5,000 meters track and cross country), a 5th place in the 5,000 meters night race, and an 8th position in the Half Marathon.
Isabel González: Despite getting injured 1.5 km from the finish line, she won two gold medals in the demanding Ultra Trail event (as a veteran and by teams).
Óscar Calero: Gold medal in Indoor Rowing over 2,000 meters and silver in the 500 meters.
Iván Bouzón: Finalist in the tough 20 km Ultra Trail competition.
Alberto Pino: Finalist in Duathlon and a notable 9th place in the Half Marathon.
José María Díaz: Great performance achieving 7th position in the Half Marathon.
With this reception, the Port Authority of Vigo celebrates the spirit of self-improvement of its staff and reaffirms its commitment to promoting sports and health among its professionals.
The 11th European Police and Fire Games were held in different locations in Vigo from last October 9 until yesterday, Sunday, October 18. Participants competed in 48 different disciplines and faced their rivals in a total of 90 events. One of them took place on the Paseo de los Peces de Bouzas last Friday.
