In nan Senior Mixed final, Los Panchitos claimed nan hard-fought victory. Credit: Club Vóley Playa Poniente
Poniente Beach turned into a vibrant ceremony of athletics connected Sunday August 3, arsenic it hosted nan 10th version of nan ‘Hijos de Pedro Alós’ formation volleyball tourney – a summertime classical successful Benidorm. The event, organised by Club Vóley Playa Poniente Benidorm, gave young players from nan club’s academy nan chance to showcase everything they’ve learned complete nan season.
The time kicked disconnected early pinch matches successful nan Under-17/15 and Senior Mixed categories. Under a blazing sun but cleanable playing conditions, nan group stages and quarter-finals were held successful nan morning, leaving nan semi-finals and finals for nan afternoon.
Also successful nan afternoon, nan youngest players – calved betwixt 2015 and 2019 – enjoyed a non-competitive tourney of their own. Every kid was named a winner, and nan time featured nan accepted serving title followed by a festive group snack.
A non-competitive tournament
In nan Under-17/15 category, squad Benibol took nan title, followed by Los Kokitos successful 2nd spot and Los Aguacates successful third.
In nan Senior Mixed final, Los Panchitos claimed nan hard-fought victory, pinch Albertitos Team arsenic runners-up and Los Princesos finishing successful 3rd place.
National formation volleyball legend
The ambiance remained lively passim nan event, culminating successful a cheerful awards ceremony. Councillor Javier Jordá publically congratulated nan club, highlighting “a time afloat of athletics and fun, which besides reflects nan fantabulous activity this nine does year-round.”
Benidorm’s councillor for Sport, Javier Jordá, attended nan finals, joined by Luis Navarro, councillor for Street Cleaning and Solid Waste, and Christian Corraini, president of nan Poniente Neighbourhood Association. They each took portion successful nan badge ceremonial alongside nan impermanent of honour, Pedro Alós – a nationalist formation volleyball fable – who was warmly welcomed by players and spectators alike.