SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, January 19,
2022 - The legendary volleyball player Mireya
Luis Hernández, who was a vital part of the
Cuban teams that won gold medals in three
consecutive Olympic Games, has received the
privileged Dominican nationality based on her
merits sports recognized worldwide and
continental.
Luis Hernández, who is currently vice president
of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)
as well as the NORCECA Confederation, received
the certification issued by the Ministry of
Interior and Police.
For the granting of the privileged nationality,
the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader,
took into consideration the fact that the gold
medalist in Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and
Sydney 2000, has been a source of inspiration
for volleyball players from all over the world
and in particular the Dominican Republic.
Mireya is regarded a role model for her high
moral and citizenship conditions along with her
sports awards.
"I feel so honored by such distinction that is
granted to me and which I accept with
satisfaction and pride," said Luis Hernández. "I
hope not to disappoint all the people who have
contributed to it, especially President Abinader
for his generosity."
In addition to her Olympic medals, Mireya was
part of the Cuban teams that won the 1994 and
1998 World Championships, the 1989, 1991 and
1995 World Cups, and the 1993 and 2000 World
Grand Prix.
She has been a member of the Athletes Commission
of the International Olympic Committee as well
as the Olympic Solidarity Commission. |