El Sol Newspaper of Puerto RicoPonce, PR / March 21, 2022 – The A1 classification track of the Paquito Montaner Stadium in Ponce will be ready for May 12 when the long-awaited Puerto Rico International Athletics Classic will be held.This was confirmed by the mayor, Luis M. Irizarry Pabón, who has been keeping an eye on the work carried out by the prestigious Italian company Mondo, which specializes in the installation of prefabricated vulcanized rubber surfaces.“The Italians from Mondo are in Ponce, installing the track that a competition like the International Athletics Classic requires.Puerto Rico and the World can be sure that Paquito Montaner will be prepared to present the best competition at this level, in which the best in athletics will be measured.Every day we visit the stadium to closely follow the work.I can assure you that we are on time”, assured the first executive from Ponce.Regarding the renovation of the other areas of the stadium, Irizarry Pabón said that they continue at full speed.“We have a municipal team, headed by the Directorate of Infrastructure, Environment and Transportation, which works daily, painting, cleaning and repairing the rest of the structure.For a long time, the stadium did not receive proper maintenance, which caused a marked deterioration of the facilities.But that is a scenario from the past.Today, we are working to return its sports venues to Ponce, where events have been held that have undoubtedly marked the history of Puerto Rican sports.Athletics returns to Paquito Montaner, which is his home”.The Puerto Rico International Athletics Classic will take place on May 12, 2022, at the Paquito Montaner Stadium.COPYRIGHT © 2022 El Sol de Puerto Rico Newspaper Design by The Room Marketing