Padel World Press .- One day after Melilla Open, the spirit of the World Padel Tour Circuit once again played a leading role at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR)… And it was revealed at the Alicante stand that, one more year, the 'Discovered City' will vibrate with the magic of the best players in the world.
Among the main novelties that were announced, it was confirmed that a second runway will be installed in the magnificent facilities of the Center for Modernization of Alicante, with the purpose of reaching the great challenge that the maximum responsible of the organization have proposed: To arrive at a global figure of 20.000 spectators.
In an act in which they were present Álex Ruiz and Alejandra Salazar, it should be noted that Gabriel Echávarri, Mayor of Alicante, wanted to highlight that sporting events like this: “They serve to position the city. This is endorsed by the data, which reflects a spectacular TV follow-up and a large influx to the parties ».
In turn, Cesar Sanchez, President of the Provincial Council, outlined the good harmony between the two administrations to collaborate in events of this type, with those who seek to "deseasonalize tourism."
For his part, Luis Torres, Director of National Expansion of World Padel Tour, He stressed that: "The economic and image impact for the city is important. In that sense, I would like to emphasize that both the semifinals and the final will be broadcast through Gol TV. "
In 2017, Alicante hosted the dispute of a vibrant Open that, in its Male Table, attended the spectacular victory of Fernando Belasteguín-Pablo Lima before Paquito Navarro (6-3, 3-6 and 6-3) while, in Feminine Category, the sisters Mapi and Majo Sánchez Alayeto They won the title after beating Marta Marrero-Cara Tenorio (6-2 and 7-6).
It should not be overlooked that this will not be the only major event in which the paddle will have a prominent role and is that, from 03 to 09 in September, Alicante will become the headquarters of the Children's Championship of Spain, a true celebration in which each season compete more than 1.000 couples.
Source: Alicante Press
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