During the long weekend, our city once again positioned itself as the best setting for hosting events and competitions.
A variety of disciplines took place in different local sports institutions and in natural and tourist attractions. An objective that the administration of mayor Enrique Cresto has achieved with policies and strategies that are planned throughout the year.
Activities began on Saturday, August 19, with the Social Soccer League at the Víctor Oppel Sports Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simultaneously, the Promotional Hockey League was held at the NEA Sports Development Center. Also with a significant turnout, a new edition of the Amarillo Fishing Festival took place at Tortuga Alegre from noon until the afternoon. At the same time, at 3 p.m. at the Sports Center, the Pegasus Cross was held, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. the Open Circuit Tennis Tournament was played at the Concordia Tenis Club, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Soccer Tournament for the Deaf in Pompeya (Federación and Güemes).
Equestrianism also had activity at the headquarters of the Club Hípico Concordia on Saturday and Sunday with the holding of the “Federal Tournament” in which local riders had an outstanding participation.
The Calisthenics Challenge at Termas del Ayuí began in the morning, ending at 6:00 p.m., giving attendees the possibility to discover and enjoy this attraction of the region.
Other proposals had to do with martial arts fights such as “Concordia Fight Night” from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Club Estudiantes.
On Sunday the 20th, the 29th edition of the Amarillo Fishing Festival continued at Tortuga Alegre, as well as the Promotional Hockey League at the Municipal Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Calisthenics Challenge at Termas del Ayuí from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Open Circuit Tennis Tournament at the Concordia Tenis Club from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. In addition, the Costa del Río Uruguay Cycling Championship was held at the Costanera of Concordia.
Regarding motor racing, in the morning the 6th Date of the Entre Ríos Grand Prix was hosted at the Concordia Racetrack.
Crowning the long weekend on Monday, August 21, a tribute to José María Martínez was held at the local Racetrack from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Cycling Competition for Master B, C, D, E, promotional, and Elite categories.
Finally, on Monday night, the Open Circuit Tennis Tournament at the Concordia Tenis Club came to an end.