Berni Álvarez to spark annual international event in Catalonia

Berni Álvarez, standing 1.95 m tall, will tee off the Tour de France in Barcelona, marking the first time a Catalan Sports Councilor has fired the opening pistol. A former basketball player and avid cyclist, Álvarez said he wants to make the region host a major international event every year, starting with this high‑profile start to the race. sos-zagle.org.pl