Sports Council Member Maite GandiaHe made a presentation with the president of V-74 Basketball Club, Pepe Vilches Events planned for commemorating the club’s 50th anniversary. A day where former Spanish national team player Felipe Reyes will also be present.
A commission was established to carry out different activities throughout the 12 months of this year. The first of these will be on Saturday, October 28, when the famous former player will take part. Reyes played professional basketball for 23 seasons and won 24 championships. He played 236 matches for the national team, becoming the fourth player with the most international appearances in Spanish history. He was declared World Champion in 2006, is a three-time European champion and two-time Olympic champion.
“We are very lucky to have Felipe Reyes to celebrate our anniversary,” commented Pepe Vilches. “Saturday morning He will sign the book of honor From there we will take you on a town tour showing you important places such as the castle or the treasury. “After this, a special event will be held at the club and a talk will be held with our players.”
In the afternoon from 17.30 at the sports center photo search where citizens can take photos with Felipe Reyes. It will be at 19.00 Introducing the club, which this year includes 13 teams and 160 players from young to old.. After the presentation is over, simultaneous senior men’s and women’s basketball matches will be played at 20.30, where Elda and Petrer teams will face each other.
“We are proud of our past and our current phase of reemergence after Covid. We hope that the greatest people of Villena will be able to come and enjoy Saturday with us,” commented Pepe Vilches.
“We invite all citizens and locals who want to play basketball in the afternoon to come to the sports center to meet Felipe Reyes and participate in the promotion of this important club,” said Sports Council Member Maite Gandía.