President of Spanish canoe club passed away during the competition
Tragic news comes from Spain where president of the Municipal School of Canoeing Ourense José Luis González 'Chelís' passed away during the competition in Barra de Miño.
José Luis González popularly known as 'Chelís' was an athlete and coach, and the organiser of the event that was held this weekend. He was one of the driving forces of canoeing in the province. He was a regular guest of veteran canoeing competitions. Just last week he stood on the podium twice at the Galician Veteran Championships. At the time of his death he was in a boat competing in the veteran event of the competition when he suffered a sudden indisposition. After the tragic death the event was suspended.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.
