By Adam Woodward

Copyright euroweeklynews

From Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, the Manuel Dominguez Vidarte Pavilion at the Santa Fe de Los Boliches Municipal Stadium will host the 16th International Inline Hockey Tournament.

Organised by the Club Lions Hockey Fuengirola as part of the ‘Fuengirola en Forma’ programme, the event will feature teams from Finland, England, Latvia, Sweden, and Spain, including local clubs from Murcia, Ceuta, and Seville.

The tournament is one of the biggest highlights of Fuengirola’s sports calendar and always draws hundreds of players who not only compete but also enjoy the city’s gastronomy, beaches, and hospitality.

Jari Nyman, president of Club Lions Inline Hockey Fuengirola, stressed the event’s growing prestige, saying, “This is our 16th international tournament, and the level of competition keeps improving. Teams from abroad always want to return, though many are turned away due to high demand.” Latvian teams have dominated the past three years, but Nyman expressed hope that the Lions would claim victory this time.

The event is another recognition of Fuengirola’s appeal as a centre for sports tourism, with visiting athletes boosting local businesses and cultivating camaraderie with local clubs. Spectators can expect a weekend of thrilling matches as teams vie for the title in this prestigious competition.

Boliches Stadium is on Avenida de Las Salinas, 9, Fuengirola. Entry is free.