Cuban Jorge Luis Barcelan has been elected vice-president of the Pan American Weightlifting Federation (PFLP), in a meeting held in Lima, Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barcel\u00e1n has been at the head of the Cuban federation of this sport for about a decade, a period in which outstanding results have been achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engineer Jos\u00e9 Carlos Qui\u00f1ones Gonz\u00e1lez has been reelected as president of the entity for the period 2024-2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
William Pe\u00f1a, who ran for the presidency, withdrew his candidacy in a timely manner and, according to the bylaws, gave way to Qui\u00f1ones’ reelection by acclamation of those attending the assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Qui\u00f1ones has already led the FPLP from 2019 to 2023. He has boosted the sport in the Americas, positioning it among the most outstanding thanks to world and Olympic medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He previously served as president of the Peruvian Olympic Committee and member of the International Weightlifting Federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The important meeting was attended by Mohammed Jalood, president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There, Pe\u00f1a was confirmed as secretary general, while the position of treasurer was filled by Luis Seijas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PFLP also welcomed new vice presidents, reflecting a commitment to inclusion and regional representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These include Nadia Alvarado as first vice president and Walker Craig, Luis Zambrano and Barcel\u00e1n as vice presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two other Cubans make up the new board of the continental entity: Dr. C. Carlos Cuervo P\u00e9rez, head of development and research at the Cuban Weightlifting Federation, will head the training and research committee; and Dr. Yamil Guti\u00e9rrez, who will serve on the medical committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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