Spanish sailing has secured ninth place for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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The Andalusian Ana Moncada has achieved the ILCA 6 Olympic place for Spain in the World Championship of this class in dispute Mar del Plata (Argentina). There were seven places at stake, and Spain took one of them, so nine of the ten classes were confirmed, there was still Male Kite Formulafor Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Spanish representatives who fought to get the place became Ana Moncada, Cristina Pujol, Isabel Hernández and Ascensión Roca de Togorescame home with an unprecedented victory by securing ninth place in the country in an event that kept the fun going until the last moment.

Now the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation (RFEV) must decide which sailor will be the Olympic representative next summer.

Xisco Gil, director of Olympic preparationcommented on this success, highlighting that “the addition of ninth place in the country for Spain is a new milestone for Spanish sailing that places us as the main international power in this sport. We surpassed the countries such as Great Britain, Italy and the Netherlands, and “We are getting closer to the goal of having representation in ten Olympic classes at Paris 2024.”

Six months before the Olympic Games, Spain stands as the leading power in Europe in sailing, with representation in nine Olympic classes. Only Franceas the host, has representation in all ten classes. Australia, China and New Zealand They are the only countries to surpass Spain with nine places in this sport.

Rindom, Rose and Plasschaert

The Danish Anne-Marie Rindom, current Olympic champion, reaffirmed his world title in this competition, joined on the North American podium Charlotte Rose and the Belgian Emma Plasschaert. The Spanish representatives, incl Ana Moncada finished in 34th place, Cristina Pujol at 46, and Isabel Hernandez In the ’50s, they proved their worth at a high level of competition.

In the group Silver Ascension Rock He closed his participation in extraordinary fashion in 21st place.

Upcoming appointments

Next international events for the Spanish Olympic sailing team include ILCA Class 7 World Championship in Adelaide, Australiafrom January 26 to 31, and the iQFOiL World Cup to be held in Lanzarote from January 29 to February 3.

Source: La Verdad

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