On Holy Saturday is held on Merecedes tribute to former president and founder of the EF Gymnastics of San Antón Abad, Rafael Plazas, with the dispute of a nature friendly match between the junior class football team and the host club Cartagena of PE Gymnastics Abad.
In such an event was present, Alonso Gómez López, Councillor for Sports of the City of Cartagena, Guillermo Jimenez, vice president of the Club Friends of the History of Football in Cartagena, Jose Marin, president of the Neighborhood Association of San Antón, Juan Antonio Rubio, Chairman of PE Gymnastics Abad, representatives of the Association of County Club Cartagena (AFCT) and the Coaches Committee of Football Federation of Murcia.
For this activity, attended by over 250 delegates, among neighbors, parents and supporters of the neighborhood.
The protagonist was unable to attend, being in poor health, represented by his son, Rafael Plazas 'junior' who collected a series of gifts, and thanked the president of the club together, the reason for this tribute, and the company of those present.
In closing, were given medals and participation trophy for all players and coaches, plus a small snack for all of them donated by various businesses in the neighborhood.
Rafael Plazas, founded the College Football for over 15 years, with work also at various stages of president, coach ...
During this time he has worked for grassroots football in this popular neighborhood, fostering the integration of immigrants in recent years through sports, and promoting improvements in the sports facility.
In addition, Rafael Plazas, has been president of the Neighborhood Association of San Anton, also the author of several publications related to the neighborhood that has become a beloved character and known to neighbors.
He is currently suffering from a serious illness.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena