Senate honors Lancheras, Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball League champs
- The San Juan Daily Star
- 1 day ago
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By THE STAR STAFF
The Puerto Rico Senate held a special ceremony to honor the Lancheras of Cataño, the new champions of the Puerto Rican Women’s Basketball League (LBPF by its initials in Spanish).
A unanimously approved Congratulatory Motion 1180 was presented at the event by Sen. Carmelo Ríos Santiago.
The motion, which had several co-sponsors, including Sen. Migdalia Padilla Alvelo, recognizes the historic achievement of the Cataño team and highlights the contributions of its players to the development of women’s basketball in Puerto Rico.
Cataño Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo, accompanied by first lady Bethzaida Rodríguez Torres, thanked the Senate for the tribute and reaffirmed the municipal administration’s commitment to sports.
“At the municipality, we have prioritized the reconstruction of the Cosme Beitía Sálamo Coliseum, with a federal investment of more than $8.1 million, which will allow us to return a modern, first-class facility to our people,” the mayor said. “This project, along with the rehabilitation of community courts and the youth tournaments we have promoted, is the best guarantee that sports in Cataño have a secure future.”
Alicea Vasallo added that “the presentation of this recognition, approved across party lines, demonstrates that the Lancheras are not only the pride of Cataño, but of the entire island.”
Ríos Santiago emphasized that “this achievement by the Lancheras is a triumph that belongs to all of Puerto Rico.”
“At the Senate, we reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting this team and women’s sports, because we know the positive impact it has on our youth and communities,” he said.
The team’s manager, María Figueroa, stated that the recognition validates the effort, dedication, and sacrifice of each player, who today inspire new generations of athletes on the island.