Antonio Cervantes ‘Kid Pambelé’, took recognition of Life and Work at the Altius Awardswhich were held on Wednesday night in Bogotá and where several athletes who have been important to the history of Colombian sports were recognized.
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The born in San Basilio Del Palenque disputed 21 world title fights, of which 18 corresponded to his belt and he gave the first orbital award in this discipline to the country in 1972.
The Colombian was champion for eight years until he lost it in 1980 and 50 years after his celebration with the ‘Tricolor’ gloves, he received recognition from the Colombian Olympic Committee in the tenth edition of the Altius.
On the other hand, during the ceremony the Sports Contest of 2022, which he took Under 20 World Athletics Championships held at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali.
Within this category, recognition was also given to four more events that marked an important fact for the country’s sport throughout the year.
– Valledupar Bolivarian Games
– World Weightlifting Championship
– Women’s Indoor Soccer World Championship
– World Finswimming Championships
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Other prizes that were awarded during the gala:
Non-Olympic Sports Athlete of the Year:
Bronze: Sara Lopez, goalkeeper
Silver: Johana Viveros, skater
Prayed: Brayan Carreño, figure skater
Olympic Sports Athlete of the Year:
Bronze: Kevin Quintero, cyclist
Silver: Ingrit Valencia, boxer
Prayed: Yenny Álvarez, weightlifter
