By Ion Axinescu
Copyright euroweeklynews
Torre del Mar is once again in the national sports spotlight as it hosts the 22nd Open Nacional de Petanca.
The competition will unfold at the Club Deportivo Petanca Cenachero, right on the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente in Torre del Mar, bringing with it strategy, precision, and plenty of excitement.
This year’s edition gathers 20 teams from across the entire Spain, with clubs coming from Barcelona, Murcia, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Almeria, and Malaga. Of course, the local heroes of C.D. Petanca Cenachero will also be there, ready to defend their turf in front of the home crowd.
During the tournament’s presentation, Jesús Pérez Atencia, deputy mayor of Torre del Mar, underlined what the event means for the town: “The Open Nacional de Petanca is already a consolidated event that puts Torre del Mar on the national sporting map. It promotes the sport, attracts visitors, boosts the local economy, and strengthens our image as a sporting and tourist destination.”
Sports councillor Manuel Gutiérrez spoke about the long-term effort behind the tournament, while club president Juan Miguel Martín expressed his gratitude: “For us it’s an honour to host another edition. Petanca is about strategy and community, and this Open is the perfect showcase.”
The competition will be played in group stages followed by knockouts, ensuring suspense right to the final throw.
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