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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, February 2,
2010 – Brenda Castillo, the much heralded
Dominican libero, has been named the 2009
Athlete of the Year by her country National
Olympic Committee.
The announcement was made Monday night by Luis
Mejia, President of the DR Olympic Committee,
during the annual Gala Dinner of the institution
held at Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo
Domingo.
Among her last year’s many awards Castillo was
selected as Most Valuable Player of the FIVB
Junior Women’s World Championship where
Dominican Republic won the silver medal.
“I still can’t believe it,” said Castillo almost
in tears. “I want to dedicate this award to God,
then to my family and also to Cristobal Marte
and my coaches.”
“This is the biggest thing that ever happened in
my life, and it is of great motivation to pursue
higher goals as a player,” she added.
Back to composure and asked about those goals,
her response was: “I am sure there is a lot of
mambo ahead.”
The ceremony was attended by Felipe Payano,
Minister of Sports, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, FIVB
First Executive Vice President, Rafael
Menicucci, President of Cerveceria Nacional
Dominicana, which sponsors the event, and
leaders of the different national federations.
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