MADRID 23 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Movistar Arena in Madrid has hosted the presentation of Ibiza Sports Destino 2025, an event promoted by the Ibiza Council that brings together elite athletes, authorities and sports enthusiasts to celebrate the eight sports events of tourist interest that will take place on the island. throughout the year.
Attendees have enjoyed a dynamic tour of sporting events, the 10K Ibiza-Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza Half Marathon, Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon, the Rumbo Ibiza Salt Route, the Vuelta a Ibiza MTB SIROKO by Shimano, the Return to Ibiza Campagnolo Cycle Tourist, the Ibiza Trail Marathon Festival and the Three Days of Trail Ibiza.
In addition, the cultural and natural wealth of Ibiza was highlighted, confirming it as a unique destination for practicing sports, activities that not only attract elite athletes but also fans who wish to combine sport with the beauty and culture of the island.
During the presentation, the ambassadors of each test shared their experiences and expectations for this new edition. Presented in chronological order, the first to pass the stage was the marathon runner Laura Luengo, ambassador of the 10K Ibiza-Playa d’en Bossa, which will be held on February 9. “Running on the island is a different experience. This race allows us not only to rediscover Ibiza, but on a sporting level it is one of the fastest that allows us to go for the record,” Laura wanted to point out.
Elena Congost, Paralympic athlete, has been chosen to represent the Ibiza Half Marathon, which will be held on April 5. “I suffer more in the half marathon than in the marathon, but I couldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Ibiza and run through that idyllic landscape. It is a unique opportunity,” Elena stated.
A regular at this Ibiza Destino Deportivo presentation event is Dani Mateo. The athlete is once again an ambassador for the Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon on April 12. “I will choose the half marathon again. It is the distance I have been doing for several years and it allows me to enjoy the landscape. People suddenly discover pine forests, climbs, descents, hidden coves. Those who go enjoy it and that is why I repeat,” said the corridor.
Mónica Azón, a pioneer in the world of women’s regatta, is this year the ambassador of La Ruta de la Sal Rumbo Ibiza, during Holy Week in Ibiza, from April 17 to 19. “The Salt Route is a regatta that every sailor wants to do once in their life. It has an ideal route and is very safe. Many women participate, which makes me especially proud,” he declared.
Halfway through the presentation, it was the cycling’s turn. The Vuelta Ibiza MTB SIROKO by Shimano, which takes over from the Salt Route, is held from April 18 to 20. Alberto Contador, ambassador of the event for another year, assured that “it is a luxury to see how things are done in Ibiza.” “Since I went there the first time, I have not been able to miss it. The mountain trails, which normally cannot be seen and which are discovered through mountain biking. I would always recommend it,” he said.
A legend of the caliber of Miguel Indurain has been in charge of presenting the Vuelta Cicloturista a Ibiza Campagnolo. “The last edition, with the last six winners of the Tour de France, was very exciting and will be difficult to beat. It was very nice to be part of it. I don’t usually do many races, but I won’t miss this one. Although some of us are going to ride and others to close nightclubs,” he joked with his partner.
The Ibiza Trail Marathon Festival, which takes place on October 25, will have an exceptional ambassador in Cristina Palomo. “Ibiza offers many things. Not only do you have the test, but your companions have a full agenda to enjoy the event. It is low season and it is an unbeatable opportunity to get to know the island. I will return to the 101 Kilometer race and, how no, to the Ibiza Trail Marathon Festival,” he shared.
And to finish the presentation of these eight sports events of tourist interest, Nuria Picas arrived. Ambassador of the 3 Days Trail Ibiza, she will be on the island from November 28 to 30. “These three days are spectacular. On Friday we run in Dalt Vila, something unique that allows us to run through a World Heritage Site. On Saturday we have the queen stage, with several distances for all audiences. On Sunday it goes down and we finish with 10 kilometers “An experience worth living at least once,” he said.
The president of the Ibiza Island Council and head of the Tourism Promotion Department, Vicent Marí, closed the presentation event by pointing out that the island institution’s commitment to the combination of tourism and sport allows the island to be shown as “the perfect setting for the organization of sporting events of all types, levels and conditions”, an open destination “of experiences that are worth living”.
Marí has highlighted that, if Ibiza is becoming a sporting benchmark, it is thanks to the “tremendous work and the involvement of many people who give their all in the organization of these events” that allow the island to be the scene of competitions. global character and that make known “that Ibiza is much more than the traditional offer of sun and beach: it is culture, gastronomy, history and natural environment.”