Sadness prevails in the basketball classes and especially in the Youth Union of Paralimni but also in Onisilos Sotira after the news of Valentin Marinov's death.
Marinov, for those who still remember his characteristic hoarse voice, was for many years the coach of the basketball team of the Paralimni Youth Union and then of Onisilos Sotira during the first years of the establishment of his basketball team.
In a statement, the Basketball Department of the Paralimni Youth Union states:
"RIP coach Valentin Marinov ❤️❤️.
Our coach for a number of years passed away yesterday
The basketball world of Paralimni expresses its warmest condolences to his family. From open to club and high school, he taught basketball to hundreds of children and led our team to success and promotion to the first division twice, to 2th place in the 4/1998 championship and the junior team in its first final in 99. -1992. Aside from being a proven good coach, he is an excellent educator and a man who has been loved and loved by those who have been fortunate enough to meet him. ”
According to an announcement by "Enosara Paralimni", the blessed Valentin was one of the people who offered a lot in the first steps of the team, there in the open field behind the Association's building.
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