The Italian businessman takes over from Kiko Sánchez at the head of the Spanish Association of the International Class Optimist (Photo Pep Portas)

The Spanish Association of the International Class Optimist has a new team that will be in charge of the Spanish optimist. Kiko Sánchez, on the expiry of his term and with the decision not to stand for re-election, the candidacy led by Joaquín Valero assumes the command of Sela Infantil in our country.

Joaquín Valero, an Alicantino businessman, will be accompanied in this new project of the Javier Francisco García Balear, as vice president, while the canary Manuel José Padrón takes over the position of Treasurer and the Valencian Sergio Ferrando will act as Secretary. As for the vocals, they will be represented by Catalan Albert García; Andalusian José Medel and Galician Fernando Campos.