Over 300 athletes gather at the II 'Etenon Arena Marbella Weekend'

The Adolfo Suárez Palace of Fairs and Congresses will gather more than 300 athletes at the second edition of the 'Etenon Arena Marbella Weekend', a multidisciplinary event that merges the best of functional training, contact sports, and bodybuilding in a single weekend. Councilor Lisandro Vieytes highlighted during the event presentation, which will take place from tomorrow, Friday the 9th until Sunday, May 11th, that "around 3,600 people will pass through, and it will have a direct economic impact on the city of about 250,000 euros." "This is due to the high level of participants, not only national but also international, and a large logistical team of about 300 members including referees, coaches, and the organization," he pointed out.

He also noted that "the aim of this event is to give more visibility, if possible, to these disciplines that are developed in our city, as well as to the great clubs and athletes we have practicing them throughout the year who always carry the name of the municipality with pride and to the highest of each podium." On the other hand, regarding this year's novelties, he explained that "it will feature a very dynamic stage and very innovative audiovisual media, which shows the quality and commitment being made to this event in the city."

The councilor thanked the commitment to the locality by the AlmagroSport club, as well as Etenon and the Real Club Pádel Marbella, and the more than 20 local clubs "that have joined this initiative and that will be part, either competing or carrying out exhibitions, within this multi-sport event that is being held for the second year in the city." He also mentioned that the City Council collaborates by providing facilities and supporting the logistical part as required by the organization. Joaquín Almagro, representative of Almagro Sport, recalled that "as for bodybuilding, it would be the third edition, but last year we decided to give a twist to the project we had and try to turn it into something more global, leading to an event that also includes jiu-jitsu, boxing, and functional training, among others." Additionally, Manuel Postigo, another organizer in the martial arts field, pointed out that "I have been involved for a long time as a promoter in boxing and kickboxing activities and Marbella has world-renowned athletes, such as Nico Gaffie or Fran Palenzuela."

Moreover, he specified, during an event that was also attended by Aaron Valverde, director of the Real Club de Pádel Marbella, that tomorrow, Friday from 19:00 hours, there will be a boxing evening with 60 athletes, while Saturday morning will feature crossfit and jiu-jitsu, with almost 80 registered. Sunday will be the turn for fitness and bodybuilding competitions, with more than 120 of the best national athletes.