José Antonio González to receive Botillo de Oro for sports service

José Antonio González Alonso, widely known as ‘El Presi’, will be awarded the 40th Botillo de Oro this Sunday at the Club Deportivo Santa Marta facilities. The award, presented by Coalición por El Bierzo, recognizes his nearly 70 years of dedication to the club and grassroots sports in the El Bierzo region.

A professional draftsman by trade, González Alonso began his journey with the club as a right winger and assumed the presidency in the early 1960s. Under his leadership, the club evolved from a modest neighborhood team into a prominent institution that reached the highest national youth category. He is also credited with promoting women’s football and basketball within the organization.

At 87 years old, González Alonso remains a daily presence at the club’s facilities. The award honors his silent and constant work in building the local community through sports and social values.