Classification Director Raúl Reina To Step Down

Written by Tom Langen
Raul Reina has announced his retirement as Classification Director in IFCPF after a more than 10 year’s commitment to CP Football and the International Federation of CP Football.

He started in 2011 as a trainee in the World Cup in the Netherlands was appointed in 2012 to the Asian Dream Tournament for the first time as an international classifier.

In 2013, he started an evidenced-based research program in the Intercontinental Cup in San Cugat-Spain and CPISRA also appointed him as the Head of Classification. In 2015, when IFCPF was founded, he took this position in this organisation. During his career, he became the Classification Manager, and his final position was Classification Director.

In a farewell speech, IFCPF Technical Director, Tom Langen, underlined the professional work of Professor Reina, the incredible knowledge he brought to IFCPF in the field of classification, his drive and passion for CP Football and the great way in which he supported the IFCPF classifiers in their often
difficult work.

In an emotional farewell speech, Prof. Reina said that CP Football is part of his life and the decision to retire was very difficult, but his work and private circumstances did not allow a continuation of his work. He did indicate that he remains available to give advice and counsel.

At his farewell, the entire staff, classifier teams and referees gave Prof. Reina a very well-deserved standing ovation.