Condolences from the FIDE President

Monday, 09 February 2015 16:59

Mr. Carlos Padilla Becerra President Mexican Olympic Committee Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and myself, I wish to express my most sincere condolences to the family, the National Olympic Committee of Mexico and numerous fans of this great man on the unfortunate passing away of the President of Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) and my dearest friend Don Mario Vazquez Rana. He was a great leader who dedicated his life to the Olympic Movement and sports across the globe. He was known to the entire sports community as Don Mario – a personification and symbol of superior style, wisdom, diplomatic talent, brilliant professionalism and deep integrity. His courage, kindness and extraordinary moral leadership have been an example to all people. I had the greatest respect for him. He will always remain in my heart. He always served faithfully to your country and your people. He is a big loss to the sports world. Kindly convey our sincere condolences to his family and to the entire Executive of the NOC of Mexico. With deepest Sympathy, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov President of FIDE President of IMSA Condolences from the FIDE President