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The Minister of Culture, Pedro Alberto Cruz, today announced the latest developments with regard to the fifth stage of the Audi Med Cup regatta, 'Region of Murcia Trophy', which takes place next week in the port of Cartagena, and that has become the premier event of the summer not only in the city but throughout the region.
Among the new features, noted that since the autonomous region are working to Cartagena is permanent headquarters of the Med Cup in subsequent years, project in which progress is being made, as the famous race organizers were delighted with the port and its integration into the city.
In this regard, Councillor for Infrastructure of the City of Cartagena, José Vicente Albaladejo, highlighted the fact that we are a city open to the sea, always ready to work with this type of event, and for this, the City Council is providing all logistical support may be needed such as cleaning, security, public transport, traffic control, etc.
Furthermore, as has been reported in recent days, has developed a whole program of sports and leisure activities to give life to the port every day from mid-afternoon.
Another innovation that has been released this morning is the author of the sculptures that embody the sailing trophy awards, artist Maite Defruc Cartagena, whose airy and Mediterranean style captures the essence of the sea in his works.
The latest news is that the Roman Theatre will open on Thursday, August 28 to accommodate the owners' dinner offered by the City Council to various personalities who will be present in the city on the Med Cup is the first time great archaeological monument that is open for such events.
During the presentation of the news has also intervened in the race's technical director, Nacho Postigo, which has shown its appreciation to the city by the great reception given to the Med Cup and how it is turning to the sailors.
Technically, the race will begin on Monday with the training, development, test scoring between Tuesday and Friday.
Saturday will decide the winner and will take place trophy.
THE MED CUP IN NUMBERS
In total there are 14 boats participating in the Region of Murcia Trophy, including the 'Quantum' American, who is leading the circuit, and the 'Rogue', usually skippered by His Majesty the King, and is the best positioned of Spanish ships.
In terms of nationalities represented in the circuit has been boats from 12 countries and in Cartagena will be about 8 or 9 nationalities.
The event's total budget is 500,000 euros, provided by the Autonomous Community, the City of Cartagena and the Caja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo, and are expected to come to the city about 5,000 visitors during the celebration.
Among reporters, sailors and people in the organization has about 700 people directly involved in the race.
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Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena. Fotos: Ayto y CARM
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