The PUR Women's 50+ Master Basketball team participated in WAPA Deportes' La Línea Deportiva TV show. The players participated in a segment with sports analyst Natalia Melendez, a former PUR national basketball player. In this segment, our players share their experiences as basketball players and their participation in the Master Basketball World Cup to be held in Mar del Plata Argentina at the end of August and beginning of September 2023. Among the topics elucidated in the interview were: the growth of women's master basketball in Puerto Rico and the expectations of the women's teams participating in the aforementioned tournament. In addition to what it represents to continue practicing sport in adulthood and the health benefits that this physical activity provides them. The mission of the players is to impact the lives of other adult women who see the sport of hoop and ball as an alternative to stay healthy. The following players participated of this interview: Maribel Santiago, Carmen "Tita" Larregui, Ana Carmona and Ada López.
We appreciate the forum and the support provided by Natalia Meléndez and WAPA Deportes. These forums are of paramount importance to continue advancing our mission of promoting women's health through sport.
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