Cartagena was one of the lucky half of Spanish cities to receive the Orange Rugby Challenge.
It was this Saturday when they carried out this circuit organized by the Spanish Federation of Rugby and phone operator Orange and municipal sponsor.
It also has the support of the City of Cartagena.
The main objective of this conference is to promote sports and encourage this mode among the young.
The parking Cénit located in Ribera San Javier Street, gathered a small group looking to have a fun morning exercising and enjoying with friends. Anyone could participate for free in this competition that started at ten in the morning. both The event brought together experts in the art as a novice who had never practiced and wanted to try.
The tournament revolved around three categories, sub 12 sub 14 and sub 16.
In addition to the rugby field, were installed and used for inflatable tents which were projected videos about rugby and its basic principles.
This was explained during his presentation last Friday coordinator circuit, Horacio Ferreira.
For his part, the president of the Rugby Federation of Murcia, César Vidal, stressed the importance of this event and their sense of pride in Cartagena.
Also attending the ceremony were the Councillor for Employment, Diego Ortega and Vice President of the Rugby Club Universitario de Cartagena, Cristian Kan.
Zaragoza, Gijón and Madrid are other cities that also hosted the sports circuit.
By next January, the Orange Rugby Challenge will visit La Coruna, Barcelona, ​​Palma de Mallorca, Santander, Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid and Vitoria.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena