Susana Rodríguez, Spanish candidate to the Council of the International Paralympic Committee
Representative of the FETRI and the #Paratriarmada
The Executive Committee of the Spanish Paralympic Committee decided last Tuesday, in a telematic meeting, that the Vigo triathlete Susana Rodríguez be the Spanish candidate for the elections of the Council of Athletes of the International Paralympic Committee to be held during the Tokyo Games next summer.
Will compete in his second Games
Susana Rodríguez has been paratriathlon world champion in its category (PTVI) and in Tokyo will compete in his second JJ.PP., after his debut in those of Rio 2016 where he achieved an Olympic diploma by finishing in fifth position.
The Athletes Council is the liaison body between athletes and world decision-makers in the field of sport for people with disabilities, and is composed of a total of thirteen members, of which six are chosen during the Summer Paralympic Games and three in the winter Games and serving for four years.
In addition, the Council itself can appoint up to three additional members for two-year terms in order to ensure that there is a balance between genders, regions, sports and disability groups.
The maximum period of permanence on the Council is two terms. The swimmer Teresa Perales He was part of this Council of Athletes between 2008 and 2016.
In addition, his candidacy was the most voted in the elections that were held during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
