The players of the Puerto roofing team, after their victory over Padilla, in the opening match of the Territory Commitment Tournament.
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The Pedro Antonio Zape Stadium, in Puerto Tejada, was the scene of the two inaugural matches of the second edition of the Tournament Commitment for La Paz del Norte del Cauca, which brings together more than 400 Sub-15 and U-17 young people from ten municipalities and three indigenous guards of this region and the south of the Valley.
The eleven of Puerto Tejada and Padilla were in charge of opening the schedule of competitions that will run until October and seeks, beyond sports results, transforming lives through leadership, coexistence and sport.
In the midst of an atmosphere of union, joy and hope, the teams of Puerto Tejada in the U-15 and U-17 categories started with victory against Padilla teams.
The beginning of this tournament, led by Asocaña in the framework of territory commitment, It takes on a special meaning at a time when the region has once again been the scene of violent events that have affected communities and put young people at risk. Faced with this panorama, the Cup is consolidated as a concrete action to say no to violence and yes to clean play and peace.
“Our commitment is indeclinable: we believe in the power of sport as a tool for social transformation. This football tournament for peace is a commitment to youth, for its talent, its energy and its right to dream of a different future. Betting to life is to build from the court a path away from violence and full of opportunities. Colombia needs firm, consistent decisions With hope, not with fear, ”said Claudia Calero, president of Asocaña.
For her part María Isabel Ulloa, Executive Director of Propacífico, highlighted how teamwork transforms realities “That is why we continue here, with the territory, with its people, with its young people, adding efforts for lasting and sustainable peace. This is not a specific presence, it is a constant commitment to the north of the Cauca that invites us to be united and to continue promoting initiatives such as this tournament, which provides opportunities to our young people to separate them from violence.
Great figures on the opening day
The opening ceremony was attended by recognized former soccer players such as Edison “Guigo” Mafla, Jairo “El Tigre” Castillo and Roberto Carlos Cortés, as well as local authorities, businessmen, coaches, families, community members and representatives of social organizations that are part of this collective commitment.
Edison “Guigo” Mafla, called to prevail respect instead of hatred and companionship instead of the division. “That each goal, every point, every victory closer to us more, not only as players but as human beings to build a future together in which sport is the language of peace and reconciliation. In sport, as in life, we all win when we play with the heart,” he said.
The tournament will be played in the U15 and U-17 categories, with the participation of 22 teams And, in addition to the sports component, it will include a training pilot aimed at parents, mothers and caregivers, with self -care and positive parenting workshops.
The rest of the first date will be played as follows: Corinth vs. Caloto; Guachené vs. Miranda; Santander de Quilichao vs. NASA selection; PRADERA VS. Villa Rica. REST FLORIDA.
The tournament has allied organizations that share the commitment to transform realities from the territory, such as Postobón, Ilko, Patojito, Bivien, Propal and Colombina.
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