Aury Cruz was the only flag bearer from volleyball

VERACRUZ, Mexico, November 14, 2014 – Puerto Rican Aurea “Aury” Cruz was the only volleyball athlete who paraded as flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games on Friday.

The veteran volleyball player led her delegation during the traditional parade around the “Pirate” Fuente Stadium.

The XXII Central American Games were inaugurated with a colorful and memorable opening ceremony that included one stage and show never seen before in this type of regional event.

The Puerto Ricans, with Aury leading, received a big ovation from the crowd of over 23,000 spectators at the Stadium. Puerto Rico marched with more than 250 members –including athletes, coaches and delegates- and was one of the biggest delegations at the opening ceremony.

“I feel very happy and excited. As the weeks and days were closer, the anxiety and the nerves kept coming. To be the flag bearer of such beautiful delegation that is going to bring medals to the country. What a moment so good in my life and sport career to go through this experience,” Cruz commented.

The player, who is taking part in her fourth Games, joined her team after the ceremony to start playing in the women’s volleyball tournament to take place in the city of Cordoba.