The Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD) awarded the Laureles Deportivos del Perú in the rank of Grand Official to Peruvian surfer Piccolo Clemente. This award is the highest recognition that the country can give to those who have distinguished themselves exceptionally in the practice, work or direction of sports.
In the case of Piccolo Clemente, who was recognized in the rank of Grand Official, this distinction is given for winning the bronze medal at the ISA Billabong World Surfing Games 2017. It should be noted that to be awarded the rank of Grand Official, the athlete must have represented the country for 20 years, or have obtained a world runner-up or third place in a world or Olympic championship in the highest category, which is the case of Clemente.
The award ceremony was attended by Carlos Zegarra (Director of Affiliated Sports of the IPD), José Escudero (Member of the Superior Council of Sports Justice) and Rosario de Vivanco (Secretary of the Order of the Superior Council of Sports Justice).
Other awarded athletes
It should be noted that ten other athletes were also recognized at the event. They are: Ramón Rodríguez (billiards), Miguel Rodríguez (bodyboard), César Bauer (bodyboard), Cristóbal de Col (surfing), Sofía Mulanovich (surfing), Gabriel Villarán (surfing), Rocío Larrañaga (paddle), Tamil Martino (paddle), Ian Escuza (muay thai), Benoit 'Piccolo' Clemente (longboard) and Jean Paul de Trazegnies (sailing).
