[Sport] Adolfo Suarez Perret, the greatest billiard player in Peru would turn 91 today

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Adolfo Suárez Perret saw the light, on October 27, 1930, in the city of Lima, his first strokes were made only at 14 years of age. Adolfo was a carom right-hander, unpredictable game, possessed of a great attack, excellent talent for solutions and a powerful stroke; and he is also considered the best Peruvian billiard player of all time because of his genius. Adolfo won for Peru everything that was disputed, he was Bolivarian, South American, Latin American champion, European champion, American champion of champions, Western champion and world champion.

He dominated all forms of billiards, Suárez was a charismatic and humble person. Before participating in the 1961 world championship, he had already been crowned as Bolivarian champion in Venezuela in 1951 and then in 1958 he had obtained the South American title in Uruguay, leaving a pleasant sensation that made him the future champion. Having won the right to be present at the 1961 world championship to be held in the Netherlands. Suárez traveled alone, he did not wear the official uniform or the insignia of Peru, he did it with a very small budget; But he had such an excellent performance that he finished the tournament as world champion. Suárez received at the airport after having achieved the world championship in Holland. Adolfo next to his mother. April 28, 1961. Photo: GEC Historical Archive
He dominated all forms of billiards, Suárez was a charismatic and humble person. Before participating in the 1961 world championship, he had already been crowned as Bolivarian champion in Venezuela in 1951 and then in 1958 he had obtained the South American title in Uruguay, leaving a pleasant sensation that made him the future champion. Having won the right to be present at the 1961 world championship to be held in the Netherlands. Suárez traveled alone, he did not wear the official uniform or the insignia of Peru, he did it with a very small budget; but he performed so well that he finished the tournament as world champion.

Thus Adolfo Suárez at 30 years of age became the youngest tribandista in history to reach the world crown. That feat was an April 21, 1961 and engraved his name in Peruvian sports for eternity. When the award was made in Holland, the King of this country requested the gala dress and Adolfo did not have the tuxedo, and the official Belaúnde had to lend it to him, who fortunately had the size of him. On Sunday, May 7, the soccer match between Peru and Colombia for the 1962 World Cup qualifying rounds took place at the “Nacional”. Suárez was invited and saved the afternoon. Just and deserved was the tremendous tribute that the Peruvian fans paid him: Adolfo Suárez receiving a tribute in the Municipality of Lima. May 4, 1961. GEC Historical Archive
Adolfo Suarez
Thus Adolfo Suárez at the age of 30 became the youngest tribandista in history to reach the world crown. That feat was an April 21, 1961 and engraved his name in Peruvian sports for eternity. When the award was made in Holland, the King of this country requested the gala suit and Adolfo did not have the tuxedo, and the official Belaúnde had to lend it to him, who fortunately had the size of him. On Sunday, May 7, the soccer match between Peru and Colombia for the 1962 World Cup qualifying rounds took place at the “Nacional”. Suárez was invited and saved the afternoon. Fair and deserved was the tremendous tribute that the Peruvian fans paid him.

At halftime, the sports authorities invited the great champion to the center of the field and when he made his appearance, the applause began and, overwhelmed by emotion, he thanked the more than 50 thousand fans who chanted his name in reciprocity by raising his hands in reciprocity. the stands. In the tribune of honor, the Minister of Education, Dr. Alfonso Villanueva Pinillos awarded him the sports laurels in the degree of Gran Cruz, the highest distinction in national sport. Adolfo Suárez invited to a television program alongside Augusto Ferrando and Pablo de Madalengoitia. May 4, 1961. GEC Historical Archive
At halftime of the match, the sports authorities invited the great champion to the center of the field and when he made his appearance, the applause began and, overwhelmed by emotion, he thanked the more than 50 thousand fans who chanted his name in reciprocity by raising his hands in reciprocity. the stands. In the tribune of honor, the Minister of Education, Dr. Alfonso Villanueva Pinillos awarded him the sports laurels in the degree of Grand Cross, the highest distinction in national sport.

 

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