The Mayor of Antigua, Matías Peña, and the Sports Councillor, Samuel Torres, presented a distinctive plaque to Oliver Alberto Espinel on Thursday for his recent victory in the Spanish Hunting Tour Championship held in Tenerife, where he was crowned champion in category B and achieved an outstanding eighth position in the overall classification.
Oliver Alberto Espinel made history by becoming the first shooter from Fuerteventura to reach the podium in this national championship, hitting 172 out of 200 possible targets. The plaque presented by the Mayor and the Councillor reflected the pride of the municipality of Antigua, highlighting Oliver’s perseverance and tenacity, values that have been with him since a young age.
Gratitude and pride
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During the ceremony, Espinel, accompanied by his father and fellow competitor, expressed gratitude for the recognition and highlighted the difficulty and demands of the championship in Tenerife. He also emphasized the pride of representing the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, and the Society of Hunters’ Union of Antigua, thanking the support of his colleagues and family, who were instrumental in his success.
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This recognition symbolizes the commitment of the Antigua City Council to local sports and the celebration of its citizens’ achievements at a national level.
