The competition, organized by the Galician Skating Federation with the collaboration of the A Coruña City Council, will bring together athletes from various parts of Galicia. The event will feature the Street discipline, an Olympic sport, with participation in the Sub 7, Sub 10, Sub 12, Sub 15, and Promesas categories.
The Councilor for Sports, Manuel Vázquez, highlighted the importance of A Coruña hosting competitions of this nature to promote sports among young people. "We want all sports modalities to have their space in the city and for new generations to have opportunities to start and progress," he stated, also emphasizing the growth of skateboarding and the need to "give visibility to its athletes and provide adequate facilities for this discipline".
Vázquez also praised the careers of athletes like Julia Benedetti and Luis Cabarcos as examples of the potential of skateboarding in A Coruña. The councilor highlighted the Eirís Skatepark as a key municipal facility for promoting urban sports.
The day will begin with official training sessions, scheduled between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, while the competition will kick off at 3:00 PM. A valid federation license will be required to participate.
This event marks the grand finale of the 2026 Galician Junior Skateboarding Circuit, crowning the new Galician Street champions in the various categories.
