The presentation of the event took place in the Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura, where the competition's status as a Spanish Cup was confirmed. The initiative, organized by Club AMC and CD ARCO with sponsorship from the Xunta de Galicia and the Deputación de Ourense, aims to promote young talent and attract top-level athletes from both countries.
Institutional representatives participated in the presentation, including Manuel Pérez González, head of the Sports Service of the Xunta in Ourense; José María Lago Cabo, provincial deputy; and Diego Lourenzo Moura, Verín's Councilor for Sports, along with members of the organization. It was highlighted that this is the only sanda championship in Spain and Portugal specifically aimed at promoting new talent.
Councilor Diego Lourenzo emphasized the Town Council's satisfaction in hosting an event that fosters exchange and the growth of young people through sport. The participation of 12 clubs will facilitate the exchange of experiences and strengthen ties between entities from both countries, as well as raise the profile of sanda and the training work carried out by the organizing clubs.
The trophy presentation is scheduled for Saturday at 7:00 PM and will be attended by members of the national sanda teams from Spain and Portugal. The competition will bring together over 70 athletes from 12 clubs from Spain and Portugal.
