Ang European Off-Road Athletics Championshipsan innovative continental championship that combines the disciplines of trail and mountain race and passes through some of the most relevant natural landscapes of The Palm Come in June 30 and July 3will serve “symbol of the reconstruction” of the islandas featured on Monday by organizers at the presentation held at the Higher Sports Council.
The competition program consists of 18 races, ten from the European Championship itself and another eight celebrities corresponding to the famous Reventón-Fred Olsen Express, which this year will reach its tenth edition.
Some 500 runners from twenty -five countries are expected to participate in the European Championship, where another 1,200 are to be added to Reventón.
Jose Manuel Francopresident of the Higher Sports Council, stressed the “importance” that this championship could “represent for the island of La Palma because of the suffering they have endured in recent months and the exemplary dignity” with which they have accomplished it.
“Sport is not just records or medals, but also values. Sport is a symbol of hope and I celebrate that the development of this event is a symbol of rebuilding. The Canary Islands are represents an unparalleled setting for sport training.Anywhere You can do sports at sea level and also at 3,000 meters at once.We believe the Canary Islands to be the pole of attraction for the high -level sports, “he confessed.
Angel Victor Torrespresident of the Government of the Canary Islands, highlighted the “importance of this European championship as a rising sport” in his region and that, although “its training is difficult, it combines the sport with the beauty of nature”.
“We in La Palma have had a volcanic eruption since September 19 with the most economic and social consequences in the whole of Europe. That has made the island better known but we are still building it. Hopefully we can say soon that it was rebuilt because we need to give back to the people all the example they have shown us.In the face of misfortunes, people know how to fight with good pride and this sporting event is a great opportunity to enjoy island “, he confessed.
Raul Platedpresident of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA), stressed that this event demonstrates the resilience of a territory, a people and a country that wants to tell the world that you can enjoy its tourism, its gastronomy and its people , who It’s The most important thing. “
“In this championship, a message is sent to stand up, to recover and that sport will help with recovery and a new model of innovation, digitizing and leaving a solid legacy throughout history. Inspire to do other events and connect with health, ”he said.
Sergio Rodriguezmayor of El Paso, featured that the last two years have been difficult due to the global covid-19 pandemic, an agricultural fire in the city and the volcanic eruption.
“This important event makes us want to start thinking about another reconstruction of the island. Everything that happens on the island has to be linked to the people who are suffering so much and being happy at this event is something that is very important. ” he says .
Dobromir Karamarinovpresident of the European Athletics Federation (EA), who entered via video call, said “I believe in the candidacy of the El Paso City Council and the RFEA despite the volcanic eruption” and “am confident that everything will be fine. due to the professionalism of all organizers “.
Omar HernandezEl Paso City Council Tourism Councilor and local manager of the European Championship in El Paso, stressed the “opportunity this event represents for the reactivation of sport on the island.”
The competition
On Thursday, June 30, the event will kick off the third edition of Ascent to the Stars, a 3.2 km race that will take place under the night sky in La Palma.
On Friday, July 1, the competition will begin in the classic mountain races, in the elite senior and sub-20 male and female categories, with an estimated distance, yet to be confirmed, of 6 kilometers uphill from the foot of Bejenao to on from the Pista de Ferrer, which means nearly 800 meters of climbing up to 1,600 meters of altitude.
The races will start at the foot of the Bejenao mountain, in the middle of the island, and run on the island’s famous petroglyphs, designs carved in stone by the island’s natives.
The second day of competition, on July 2, is for trail runners, with 45 km races of men and women, as well as several famous races matching El Reventón-Fred Olsen.
The race route will pass through Mount Bejenao, a tough climb to Puerto del Reventón, Cumbre Vieja, Llano de los Jables and the emblematic Pino de la Virgen, and the bulk of the race takes place in the Parque Nacional de la Taburiente boiler.
The third and final day, on Sunday July 3, will close the competition program with European titles at stake in the up and down races, which will include approximately 300 meters up and down for every 5 or 6 km of travel. .
Source: La Verdad
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