Centro Caribe Sports Announces the Launch of Three Books to Preserve Sporting Historical Memory

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Centro Caribe Sports Announces the Launch of Three Books to Preserve Sporting Historical Memory

Dec 13, 2024

December 12, 2024 – Centro Caribe Sports, in its steadfast commitment to preserving and promoting the region’s sporting historical memory, proudly announces the launch of three new publications: “Memorias de la Cumbre Centenaria” (Memories of the Centennial Summit), “Campamento de Kata Centroamericano y del Caribe” (Central American and Caribbean Kata Camp), and “Campamento de Kumite Centroamericano y del Caribe” (Central American and Caribbean Kumite Camp). These books, created by the Centro Caribe Sports Editorial Fund, highlight key moments from events held in Panama, bringing together leaders, experts, athletes, and coaches to share knowledge and sporting experiences.

Luis Mejía Oviedo, President of Centro Caribe Sports, expressed: “The digital reading room of Centro Caribe Sports now boasts six publications, building an important historical memory this year, 2024. These three new works are footprints that inspire us. We close a great year with the creation of our Editorial Fund, promoting reading and the knowledge of our sporting history.”

A Tribute to Sporting Legacy

“Memorias de la Cumbre Centenaria” revisits the experiences of the summit held in Panama, where leaders, athletes, and experts shared masterful lectures and reflections. This book also incorporates audiovisual elements accessible through QR codes, offering readers an interactive experience.

“Campamento de Kata Centroamericano y del Caribe” and “Campamento de Kumite Centroamericano y del Caribe” pay tribute to two icons of world karate: Antonio Díaz, a kata legend, and Douglas Brose, a kumite standout. These publications capture the experiences and lessons learned during the sports camps held in the region, narrated by athletes, coaches, and sports figures.

Innovation and Memory in Digital Format

With this launch, Centro Caribe Sports strengthens its commitment to digital publications as a key tool for preserving and disseminating the region’s sports history. These works are available in the Digital Museum of Central America and the Caribbean, within the reading room of the CCS Editorial Fund. This virtual space has grown to house six publications, solidifying itself as a reference platform for sports and history enthusiasts.

Luis Mejía Oviedo emphasized the institution’s vision to adapt to new technologies: “We have been adapting to the digital age and every day we strive to provide greater reading convenience for our users. These publications not only commemorate our history but also bring new generations closer to the legacy of sports in Central America and the Caribbean.”

A Year of Great Achievements

The Centro Caribe Sports Editorial Fund concludes a significant year marked by its commitment to promoting knowledge and spreading sports history. This effort is part of the initiatives to commemorate the organization’s centennial, reaffirming its role as a custodian of the region’s rich sporting heritage.

To learn more and access these publications, visit the Digital Museum of Central America and the Caribbean and explore the reading room of the CCS Editorial Fund.

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