The Indonesian team chooses Torre de Benagalbón as part of their preparation for the Asian Indoor Hockey Championship

The Indonesian indoor hockey team has chosen Rincón de la Victoria as their training camp location as part of their preparation for the Asian Indoor Hockey Championship, which will be held next December in Thailand. Over the next ten days, the Asian team will carry out their preparations at the facilities of the Municipal Covered Pavilion 'Rubén Zurrafa', in Torre de Benagalbón.

As part of a special schedule due to this visit, an international men's indoor hockey tournament will be held, pitting the Indonesian team against the current Andalusian champion, CD Málaga 91. The matches will be played in various locations, including Moclinejo, Málaga, and Rincón de la Victoria, where the main match will take place on November 2nd. During these ten days, the Indonesian team will also conduct daily training sessions and joint practices with players from the Municipal Hockey School and Club Deportivo Málaga 91.

Antonio José Martín, Councilor for Sports of Rincón de la Victoria, has stated that "it is an opportunity for Rincón de la Victoria to host international elite athletes and strengthen our image as a premier sports destination." He also emphasized that "it is not only a technical and sporting value, but also a very enriching cultural and human exchange for our local young athletes."

The mayor of the municipality, Francisco Salado, has mentioned that for Rincón de la Victoria “it is a pride to host a national team and become an international reference in a sport that is rapidly growing like indoor hockey.” The mayor highlighted the efforts of the Sports department in attracting high-level events and training camps, “which boost the local economy, increase visibility for the municipality, and promote sports practice among our residents.”

Meanwhile, Juan Manuel Requena, the vice president and coach of CD Málaga 91, explained that the choice of Rincón de la Victoria "reflects the high level of hockey we have here, the quality of our facilities, the Municipal School, and clubs like ours, which have established a solid and competitive structure.”

Off the field, the Indonesian team is also taking the opportunity to explore the tourist and cultural attractions of the municipality. According to the Councilor for Sports, the players “are enjoying our excellent climate, gastronomy, and the hospitality of the locals, making visits to various points of interest in the town.”