Former captain of Las Leonas, María Magdalena Aicega, was recognized by the Legislature of Jujuy during her visit to the province on March 28. Aicega came to Jujuy to deliver a motivational talk and received a Declaration of Legislative Interest for her career and engagement with attendees at the Estadio Olímpico de Palpalá.
The recognition highlights the significance of accomplished athletes sharing their experiences with local communities. Such visits are seen as motivating for both established and aspiring athletes in regions like Palpalá.
Deputy María Uriondo, who participated in presenting the honor, said “se torna siempre especial que deportistas de la talla de de Magui lleguen a nuestra provincia, y más aún cuando vienen a contarnos sus experiencias lo que se vuelve una motivación doble en una ciudad con tantos deportistas y promesas como lo es Palpalá” (It is always special when athletes of Magui’s caliber come to our province, especially when they share their experiences; it becomes double motivation in a city with so many athletes and promising talents like Palpalá).
During her speech, Aicega emphasized perseverance in sports: “uno, cuando ve a los deportistas siempre ve el logro final, pero es mucho más que eso, van a ser más las veces que se pierdan a las que se ganen y nunca hay que ceder ante eso, hay que seguir intentando hasta que se logra esa meta tan ansiada” (When people see athletes they always see the final achievement but it is much more than that; there will be more times you lose than win and you should never give up because you must keep trying until you reach that long-awaited goal).
Aicega was accompanied at the event by Deputy María Uriondo.
