Alcides Sagarra, an emblematic figure in world sports and founder of the Cuban School of Boxing, turns 88 years old this Sunday, and it would be a grave mistake to forget the date and his legacy as a coach in the art of Fistiana.
During his career, Sagarra led the island's national team from its beginnings in the 1960s until the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, winning 27 gold medals in competitions under the five rings, as well as 48 crowns in World Championships of the discipline, according to JIT.
Notable figures such as Teófilo Stevenson, Félix Savón, Ángel Herrera, Emilio Correa, Ariel Hernández, Héctor Vinent, Maikro Romero, and Mario Kindelán, among many others, passed through his hands.
Hero of Labor of the Republic of Cuba, Sagarra also held important roles in local and international federations. He is considered one of the best trainers in the largest of the Antilles, alongside Eugenio George (volleyball) and Ronaldo Veitía (judo), both of whom have passed away.
Osvaldo Vento Montiller, president of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER), referred to him on the social network X as the "founding father of the Cuban boxing school," and highlighted his commitment as an integral part of the most beautiful pages of the Cuban sports movement.
The Cuban Olympic Committee expressed its recognition, stating that Sagarra is a fundamental pillar not only for boxing but for all sports in Cuba, according to the press release from INDER.
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