By The Star Staff
The Puerto Rico Olympic Committee’s (COPUR by its acronym in Spanish) Olympic Cup concluded on Sunday after two weekends of intense sporting action, with the participation of more than 1,400 athletes in various Olympic events.
The closing ceremony took place in the municipalities of Gurabo and Salinas.
“We are more than happy, excited to have concluded a great event,” COPUR President Sara Rosario said in a written statement.
Over the past weekend, sports such as handball, badminton, various types of gymnastics and archery were featured. The table tennis competition was held at the Albergue Olímpico (Olympic Training Center) in Salinas. During the previous weekend, competition in disciplines such as boxing, fencing and weightlifting took place.
“The Olympic Cup is key to the development of high-performance athletes,” added Rosario, noting that the Olympic Beach Festival will be held in Toa Baja in February 2025.
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