Rimas Sports, founded by Bad Bunny, will give US$ 200,000 to Latinos for scholarships in the US

The sports management agency Rimas Sports, founded by Bad Bunnyannounced on Monday that it will contribute US$ 200,000 to help young athletes Puerto Rico, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Venezuela to obtain scholarships at universities USA.

Through an alliance between Rimas Sports and the organization BK2 International, they will work together on social projects, concentrating their efforts on academic and sports issues to promote the development of young Latin American athletes, as explained in a press release.

“Our approach, both in music and in sport, is to support the development of talent, providing the tools and resources necessary for young people to excel and transform their passions into successful careers,” said the president of Rimas Sports, Jonathan Miranda, in the note.

“We firmly believe that by investing in emerging talent, we are building a brighter future for our community,” he added.

Selected students will have the opportunity to access sports scholarships at American universities, allowing them to combine their academic development with professional sports practice.

“We are excited about this collaboration with Rimas Sports. Together, we can expand our reach and selected students will have the opportunity to access sports scholarships at American universities,” emphasized Juan Carlos Gascue, president and founder of BK2 International.

Part of the $200,000 was backed by prominent baseball and music stars, the statement said.

Rimas Sports represents more than a dozen Latino baseball players, including outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr. and Eddie Rosario of the Atlanta Braves; Francisco Álvarez and Ronny Mauricio of the New York Mets; Wilmer Flores, baseman for the San Francisco Giants; and Ezequiel Tovar of the Colorado Rockies.

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Source: Gestion

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