Sports Merit Award for Paola Longoria

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Vallarta news. - “Athletes always do the best they can to honor their country,” were Racquetball Player Paola Longoria’s words, upon receiving the Sports Merit Award. She also said that each medal has a meaning.

"I have been an athlete for17 years. From the very beginning I wanted to be the best athlete in the world. I dedicated myself to my career, and thanks to my family that have supported me a hundred percent, I have managed to fulfill my dreams. I am thrilled to receive this type of recognition, because I have always worked hard to be the best in the world. Seeing more and more children and youngsters everyday playing racquetball is of great satisfaction to me."

She talked about always keeping in mind the first tips her parents gave her when she started playing sports.

"I have the philosophy of my family to always do my best and give the most I can. My career has been very demanding. I have made sacrifices and have encountered many obstacles, but at the end, each victory, or each defeat, has taught me a lot about life."

In a speech she gave to Members of Congresses she said:

"As a child I pictured myself talking to members of congress or to the President, from a high podium. Now that I am here, talking to you, I would like to tell you something: 'If you cry over losing the Sun, tears will not allow you to see the stars'. I mention this phrase because throughout my career, many times I have cried thinking I had lost the Sun, but towards the end I have learned that, he who cries is stronger than the one who hides his strength".

She also added that the stars have brightened her career, which has been full of challenges, challenges that she has encountered even in her own country.

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