Beñardo García, the historic president with whom Bidasoa won the European Cup, dies
The former president of CD Bidasoa-Irun Benardo García Echeverria He has died at the age of 75, leaving a historical mark as a modernizer of the club, which achieved the milestone of the 1995 European Cup during his long tenure.
This Sunday, the Gipuzkoan club announced through social networks its condolence and “deep pain” for this loss, while highlighting his “athanks for all the work“made in favor of the Bidasoa Sports Club.
Beñardo García led the irundarra entity in its most glorious years, when it achieved the European Cup title (now Champions League), the first time that a Basque club in any sporting discipline achieved it. Under his tutelage, Bidasoa also won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1997 in Hungary.
The achievements achieved throughout his management also include two Asobal leagues and two King’s Cupswhen Bidasoa was one of the greats on the European continent.
Source: Eitb
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