Former volleyball player Milagros Cámere, a member of the Peruvian national team in the 90s and early 2000s, He died this Sunday, May 5, at 51 years of age. Via social networks, the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) reported the death of the remembered 'Zurda de Plata', who won the 1993 South American Championship and represented Peru in the World Cups and Olympic Games.
“The IPD regrets the sensitive death of former volleyball player Milagros Cámere Puga, Olympian in Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000, Pan American medalist and South American champion. Likewise, it expresses its deepest condolences to her family in these moments of deep sadness,” the official account published. of the organism.
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FPV and COP mourned the death of Milagros Cámere
Gino Vegas, president of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation (FPV) also spoke out about Cámere's death. “Milagros was a player who started very young, since she was a child, and she was already called up to the national teams from the first categories, representing Peru. She later participated in several world championships at the youth and senior level, in the Olympic Games and in World Championships. And of her generation, unfortunately, she is the first to depart for the glory of the Lord,” said the leader in dialogue with RPP.
“She was a player in several clubs and her daughter, I understand, was also already playing volleyball. Milagros was a reference. She was called the 'Silver Left Hand'. She was very good in her attack, a very calm, quiet girl, a good companion. She was starter in the last Peruvian team that was in the Olympic Games,” Vegas added.
Likewise, the Peruvian Olympic Committee (COP) expressed its regret for the athlete's departure. “The Peruvian Olympic Committee deeply regrets the death of the former volleyball player and captain of the Milagros team Beatriz Cámere Puga, an Olympian in Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. We extend our condolences to her family, friends and national sport,” the profile indicated in Team Peru networks.
Natalia Málaga and Carmen García said goodbye to Milagros Cámere
Some national volleyball figures who said goodbye to Milagros Cámere were Natalia Málaga and Carmen García. “Dear Mila, you were a great friend and teammate. We shared many beautiful moments of friendship and sports, you were an incredible person, you were the 'silver left-handed' and a very fun little parrot. It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to you. Fly high , friend. A kiss to heaven. Milagros Cámere, you will be present, always,” the former 'Matadorcitas' coach wrote on Facebook.
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For her part, García dedicated an emotional post to her on Instagram: “This is how I always want to remember you, we were very friends since we were in Latino and in the youth team. We shared many things, we went out with our respective partners and we enjoyed it a lot. I will never forget those moments, I am not going to delete the last thing you wrote to me three weeks ago: 'I love you so much, kitty.' And I to you my 'Zurda', fly high and I'm sure we'll meet there where you are. “A kiss to heaven, my Milagros Cámere.”
Milagros Cámere in the Peruvian volleyball team
In addition to his participation in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, Cámere also played in two International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World Cups: Brazil 1994 and Japan 1998. He also won several medals in the Pan American Games and South American Championships.
- Pan American Games Havana 1991: silver medal
- Osasco South American Championship 1991: silver medal
- South American Championship Cusco 1993: gold medal
- South American Championship Porto Alegre 1995: silver medal
- Lima 1997 South American Championship: silver medal
- South American Championship Valencia 1999: bronze medal.
