SAbu HerreraAnd the inseparable Adrian Gavira performed a final dance at the peak of his career as a duet.. In Castellón and in front of his fans, Pablo Herrera says goodbye at the top of the podium Lifting the WEVZA European title. The Spanish duo with the authorities won the recent Castellon tournament held in Pinar de Castellon Square. At the age of 42, Herrera, the only beach volleyball player in the world to have competed in six Olympic Games, bid farewell to the elite sport surrounded by family and friends after making his final ascent into the first cabin.
In the final, Herrera/Gaviera made a team for 16 years We beat the Spaniards Pablo Perez and Nathan Matos with a big score (21-12 and 21-13). The largest stadium in the region with a capacity of 400 spectators was built on Pinar Beach.
Papu Herrera with his family
Herrera's farewell party was organized by the Valencian Community Volleyball Federation thanks to the tireless efforts of these three institutions: the Castellón Municipal Chamber, the Regional Council and the General Government of Valencia. In fact, participating in this exciting event will be Begonia Carrasco, Deputy Ivan Sanchez and General Director of Sports Luis Cervera, as well as Arturo Ruiz, President of the Valencia Community Volleyball Federation. All of them We will highlight the values that an exemplary and much-loved athlete conveys on the world stage.
I have to step aside, but I hope that many more tournaments can be organized here in my home to spread the sport that I have been playing in my life.
In turn, Herrera did not hide his emotions after participating in his last competition Surrounded by family and friends: “Here I restricted everything I could and restricted something else. Everything would have been impossible without the support of my family, who opened up so many things for you so you can achieve your dreams. “I had the best years of my life and now I want to make some time for you,” Herrera said. “For my family.” Developed at the service of institutions to further promote and develop beach volleyball: “I have to take a step aside, but I hope to hold many tournaments here at home to spread this sport that has been my life.”
Herrera during the final match
Herrera finally deixou aporta aberta to compete in the regional districts Last week, he participated with his brother Daniel in a test for the national beach volleyball circuit in Castellon as well.
