The Cartagena athlete Miguel Sánchez Soto, who will receive the Gold Medal of the Spanish Olympic Committee after winning the World Fishing Championship in Setúbal, in the category of anchored vessel, has held a meeting with the mayor, Ana Belén Castejón. , in his office of the Consistorial Palace, where he has expressed his 'satisfaction' for this distinction.
Although Sanchez had been fishing with his father since he was a child, he did not take it as a professional option until he went to work.
For this, he had to put aside the other sport he practiced: Road Cycling.
"I began to compete, the results little by little were accompanying and until this year luck has smiled.
After a lot of work and many hours, everything came out to ask for the World Cup. "
Miguel Sánchez faces this new season with enthusiasm and motivation.
He will participate in the Spanish Championship, both in the duo and individual category, and will participate again with the Spanish team in the World Championship, where he will defend the title.
The World Cup will be held this year in Italy in September.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena