The Princesa Sofia, an important event in the preparation of sailors for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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More than 300 teams representing 51 countries registered in Princess Sofia Mallorca Trophy by Iberostarmain quote for Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswill convert to palm bay in the midst of global Olympic sailing between March 29 and April 6.

The Mallorcan classic, considered a world reference for Olympic classes, will be the first regatta of the year calling for the ten disciplines of Paris 2024, according to the organization of the regattas in a statement.

The world’s best sports will compete in the bay of Palma women’s disciplines ILCA 6, 49er FX, iQFOiL Women and Formula Kite Women; the men’s ILCA 7, 49er, iQFOiL Men and Formula Kite Men; and the mixture of 470 and Nacra 17.


The scoring regattas will take place from April 1 to 6, day of Medal Races that will decide the identity of the champions.

The director of Olympic preparation Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, Xisco Gilemphasized that the Princesa Sofìa “is almost the only competition in which the entire Spanish team competes.”

“This is one of the highest levels in terms of participation and countries, and it will allow us to see how we are in the final stage towards the Games. On the other hand, this is the last observation competition for those classes. where the representative was not selected. Spanish for the Games and it will help us know if the men’s Kite is in a position to qualify nationally two weeks later, in Hyeres. Without a doubt, it is a reference regatta,” declared Gil.

Ferrán Muniesa, for his part, sports director of the event, said that the Princess Sofia Trophy “will be an important event in the Olympic race, a real dress rehearsal where the athletes will measure themselves against the rivals who will meet on the Marseille regatta course.”

Source: La Verdad

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