The president of the Puerto Rican Amateur Baseball Federation, José Quiles, received on Tuesday with joy and optimism the appointment of the former Olympic athlete Ray Quiñones Vázquez as the new secretary of the Department of Sports and Recreation (DRD).
“I am confident that this appointment represents a new beginning in the relationship between the government of Puerto Rico and the main sports entities in the country. Let’s leave behind four disastrous years of poor execution and poor collaboration, “Quiles said in a written statement.
“Ray Quiñones Vázquez is a born athlete, with the knowledge, experience and expertise to lead DRD. I hope that the new secretary will expand the bridges of communication with the federations in order to effectively promote the development of sport in communities with joint initiatives “, added Quiles.
“I am very pleased that DRD is led by an athlete with Ray’s knowledge and experience. Despite the difficulties and challenges we face as a country, the prospects are full of hope for sport. The Baseball Federation of Puerto Rico is ready to work with the designated secretary of the DRD to work on collaborative projects and to promote sport as a tool that promotes peace and social coexistence, “said the president of the Puerto Rico Amateur Baseball Federation.
“The DRD-appointed secretary is a true athlete, one who knows the value of effort and genuine love for Puerto Rico, who knows what it means to defend national colors with honor and pride. Because I know him, I can assure you that, unlike the last two who occupied the seat of the agency, Ray was never too big for his sports uniform “, concluded Quiles.