The general director of Sports, Antonio Peñalver, moved today congratulated the cyclist Alejandro Valverde won after winning the first stage of the Tour de France 2008.
Peñalver said the ranking obtained by the rider in the first round of the Tour de France "marks the best start for Valverde, who from the beginning has been able to wear the yellow jersey, thus leading the race from the beginning."
Also, the head of the Directorate General of Sports wished luck to the rider ahead of the following steps to maintain the lead with which he has inaugurated the competition.
Source: CARM