The secretary general of the Catalan sport encourages women to retain the futsal world championship in Colombia
The Secretary General of Sport , Ivan Tibau , received today at the Museum and Study Center for Sports Dr . Melchor Colet , Barcelona , the Catalan women's soccer , who will participate from 6 to 16 November at the second World Cup women of this sport in Colombia , where he will defend the title won five years ago. Ivan Tibau wished " good luck " to the players , who served as " ambassadors of the country ."
In the event, Ivan Tibau was accompanied by the president of the Catalan Football Federation Hall , George Edward , and the thickness of the selection, with coach Christian Roldan and the other players and technical team. The Secretary General of Sport said that " in times like those living today the country is very important to help the federations that represent Catalonia in the world ."
Ivan Tibau showed confidence that the selection will play a big role and encouraged the team members to " seize the moment and enjoy it ," because " you are the chosen " to live a unique sporting experience . The team captain , Laia Rodriguez, meanwhile , expressed " pride in defending our country " in an international competition and the desire to repeat a " magical moment " as their completing five years ago Reus.
Finally , Jorge Eduardo thanked the support of the Government for the selection to travel to Colombia " to represent Catalonia " in the World , an event that should be a " step forward " in the growth of women's sports and the Catalan football country gains a place in the world. The President of the Catalan Federation also emphasized the support that the General Secretariat of Sports Federations gives small and can officially compete in the world, and expressed his gratitude to the Government in a local house Sport Barcelona because it has its federation to conduct its business .
Along with 15 selections , Catalonia faces the World , to be held in the city of Barrancabermeja , aiming to repeat the success of the October 2008 Reus. Then , the Catalan team won the first edition of World Championship female football , defeating the selection Galicia by 4 goals to 0 in the final. This was the first time a female Catalan team were crowned world champions . The members of that team have received a diploma at the ceremony in recognition of this achievement .
Picks renowned as Brazil, Colombia , Argentina and Russia expect to Catalonia, which began on 7 before the Italy team . Then , on November 9 and will face Venezuela on November 11 , in Uruguay, in the three games in the group stage . The goal is to get the top position in Group B to avoid the next phase strongest teams like Colombia. Remember that the AMF (World Futsal Association) , which is attached to the Catalan Federation organizes World Cup male and one female in this sport , while FIFA still not held in any women's .