Mexican Olympic Committee President praises work of Olympians Association

Mexican Olympic Committee President Carlos Padilla Becerra participated in the meeting ©Mexican Olympic Committee

Mexican Olympic Committee President Carlos Padilla Becerra congratulated the Association of Mexican Olympians (AOM) for the organisation’s achievements during its virtual General Assembly.

The General Assembly, led by AOM President Daniel Aceves Villagrán, was held digitally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Padilla was among the participants in the meeting and offered his praise to Mexican Olympians for their efforts to set an example to young people in the country.

"Once again we go to this Assembly as we do every year to recognise the extraordinary work and results that the AOM has been carrying out in accordance with the Olympic programmes, in accordance also, permanently with the guidelines, always coordinated with the Mexican Olympic Committee, which I acknowledge and thank its owner Daniel Aceves Villagrán," Padilla said.

"It is you who have not only fought to reach the Olympic Games, but also continue in your life to set an example for youth, children and society in their search for the philosophy of the Olympic Movement, for peace and seeking the well-being of Mexican youth.

"It is important to mention that for the COM it is important to leave the institution so that through you, it can reach the community as a whole and those who need it most."

Con apoyo de una subvención de @worldolympians Service to Society, la #AOM adaptó su exitoso programa Olympic Sports Traffic Light inspirando a 300 mil personas a participar de manera segura en actividad física, entre otras cosashttps://t.co/z8lbkN2VdX
— Comité Olímpico MEX (@COM_Mexico) December 8, 2020

The meeting saw AOM President Aceves Villagrán stress that the principles, universal and fundamental values of the Olympic Movement have become more relevant than ever in a pandemic world.

AOM treasurer Mario González Lugo thanked the Mexican Olympic Committee for its continued support of the association.

The organisation has received financial assistance from the Mexican Olympic Committee, with the AOM not a beneficiary of Government support.

Amaranta Carolina Acosta, regional development officer for the World Olympians Association (WOA) in the Americas, gave a presentation on the "Olympic Traffic Light" programme during the General Assembly.

The programme is aimed at combatting addictions, as well as helping to prevent obesity.

The project has been underway in Mexico following support received through a grant programme run by the WOA.

Adaptations were made to the project during the coronavirus pandemic.

A collection was also arranged to support vulnerable members of the population and people who are caring for patients suffering from COVID-19.