Like every year, the Regional Olympic and Sports Committee of PACA (CROS) presented its best wishes to the Azurian sports community. The CROS also rewards those who made an impact in 2014: athletes, leaders, volunteers, all in a friendly atmosphere despite the somber events of the last few days.
On this day of mourning across France, the ceremony began with a tribute to the victims of the attack that took place in Paris last Wednesday, followed by a poignant minute of silence. A strong gesture requested by Pierre Cambreal, President of the CROS Côte d’Azur. On this occasion, one of the theaters of La Strada cinema in Mouans-Sarthoux was fully occupied.
“The year 2015 promises to be pivotal with the territorial reform. Many questions at the start of a barely begun year. But as a sportsman who never gives up, I remain confident about the future and wish the entire Azurian association community a very beautiful year in 2015,” announced Pierre Cambreal.
After the traditional speech, the CROS leaders, accompanied by local officials, presented many trophies to the guests for their achievements in 2014 or their dedication to regional sport. The evening ended with a beautiful group photo of all the awardees before sharing the King’s cake.
Ethics and Fair Play Award: Cécile Limier (Karate) and Jordan Fontenay (Karate).
CROS Côte d’Azur Medals recognize volunteer leaders who have dedicated their skills for many years within the Azurian sports movement: Philippe Agostini, Gabriel-Georges Fribourg, and Nikita Ionnikoff (Gold), Séverine Dagneaux, Richard Lecomte, and Jean-Louis Vernay (Silver), Pierre Gallart, Christophe Garin, and Régis Jacquet (Bronze).
Passion Sport Trophy honors Azurian athletes who shone with their results and podiums obtained in 2014: AS Dumont d’Urville (Weightlifting), Le Cannet Rocheville (Wheelchair Basketball), Solène Butruille (Fencing), Morgane Gérard (Wrestling), Laurence Hervé and Perrine Sanchez (Women’s VR4 Skydiving), Wasilla Lkhadiri (Amateur Boxing), Tessa Marcos (Swimming), Elodie Ravea-Scaramozzino (Rowing), Anice Rehmani (Muay Thai) and Loris Vergier (Mountain Biking).
Young Volunteer Trophy rewards the next generation who invest wholeheartedly in the Azurian sports association world: Loïs Cesano (Field Hockey), Marion Jaime (Shotokan Karate), Julien Lougarre (Table Tennis), and Mathias Thiercelin (Athletics).
Exceptional Awards from CROS Côte d’Azur: Jean-Claude Colin and Daniel Olivieri (Pétanque), Rosine Dewarlincourt and Theresa Diaz (Table Tennis), Alexandre Farrugia (Wheelchair Basketball), Jean-Marie Giraud (STE Business Manager), Yolande Lanzas (Field Hockey), and Michel Perrin (Fencing and Joinvillais).
The President’s Awards: Frédéric Atlani (Football), Manuel Dureuil (UNSS), Rocco Romano, and Patrick Rosadini (Karate).
Photo credit CROS Côte d’Azur
