Hhas returned to Málaga the event that makes the capital of the Costa del Sol in a huge sports venue in which disciplines, athletes and experiences are mixed that are impossible to concentrate anywhere else in the world in a single weekend. Impossible if the Marca Sports Weekendthat this 2024 celebrates its sixth edition, the third consecutive in the city of Málaga.
The auditorium Edgar Neville was the setting for the opening gala and which put the finishing touch – and it is not a cliché – to a first hectic day in which there was time to honor Immediatelycaptain of the Atléticoor learn from the competitive gene of Sergio ScarioloSpanish basketball coach, among many other activities.
The event had the presence and intervention of authorities such as Juan Rosas Gallardovice president of the Malaga Provincial Council; Patricia del PozoMinister of Culture and Sports of the Junta of Andalusia; y Francisco de la Torremayor of Málaga. The director of MARK, Juan Ignacio Gallardothanked the presence of all the athletes, sponsors, and agents of sport in general, and especially the way in which they Málaga with this Marca Sports Weekend: “Málaga is a hospitable city that advances without stopping. Our purpose is to connect the athlete with the fan directly,” explained the director.
“A golden edition” was the central theme of a gala hosted by the magician Jorge Luengowhich revealed tricks and surprising moments, and for LUCIAsports content creator and social media phenomenon. Because the athletes who lit up the stage and who wore the precious metal in the last Olympic games in Paris: Jordan Diazin triple jump; Maria Perezin mixed walking relay, in addition to a silver in 20km; y Ricardo Tenwith a gold in individual time trial that culminated a spectacular record between the pool and two wheels over six Olympic events.
The swimmer also had her recognition Mireia Belmonte. Hours before, I had remembered those 45 minutes magical events in which he achieved two golds and two world records in the Doha World Cup during an exciting talk with the director of Mark, Juan Ignacio Gallardo.
The emotional moment of the gala came with the delivery of the Premio Laureus Sport for Good a Almudena Fernandezfor your project Kind Surf dedicated to boys and girls who are in disadvantaged situations, and which uses surfing as therapy to improve their lives. He also expressed his gratitude to MARK of Carmen Ballesterosof the Seve Ballesteros Foundationto commemorate the 50th anniversary of his father becoming a professional in the morning golf game with the Laureus Foundation.
If there is an athlete who knows how to win gold medals over many years, that is Ricardo Tenwho also received his recognition on stage. In the Paralympic Games He achieved a gold medal in adapted cycling on the road, in addition to two other silver and bronze medals in adapted cycling on the track. In addition, in five other previous Olympic editions he won three golds, three bronzes and one silver in adapted swimming.
