Spanish swimming gets first Olympic qualifiers in Castellón
Spanish swimming gets first Olympic qualifiers in Castellón

The International Castalia-Castellón Trophy, organised by CN Castalia Castellón, was a great success

The International Castalia-Castellón Trophy, a roaring success

The Olympic swimming pool in Castellón hosted the International Castalia-Castellón Trophy this weekend, co-organised by the Castellón Swimming Club (Club de Natación de Castellón). It was the first championship where places in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo were up for grabs, and put the city of Castellón at the centre of swimming in Spain. In the tournament, the main stars were Mireia Belmonte and Hugo González, who reached pre-tournament expectations and sealed their place in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Two other standout names were África Zamorano and Nicolás García, who also qualified for the Olympics in the 200 metre backstroke. The Catalan swimmer finished the race in 2.09.35, reaching the minimum time by 81-hundredths of a second. García did in in a time of 1.57.16, beating the time by four-tenths of a second.

Provincial swimmers Lidón Muñoz and Ariadna Edo were unable to seal their place in the Tokyo Olympic Games in the International Castalia-Castellón Trophy this weekend, but will have more chances to do so.

Impressive win for TAU Castellón against Levitec Huesca

Toni Ten’s side got a deserved win against Levitec Huesca (91-69), which keeps them towards the top of the table.

Óscar Pelegrí signs for UCI Continental Electro Hiper for 2021

Betxí cyclist Óscar Pelegrí will enjoy the next stage of his career after three sweet years in Portuguese cycling.

Peñíscola Globeenergy FS lose by the narrowest of margins against ElPozo Murcia

Peñíscola Globeenergy FS were left with an unsavoury taste in their mouth after the game slipped out of their hands late on, finishing 4-3.

Unexpected defeat for Bisontes Castelló FS at the Ciutat de Castelló

Colo Colo Zaragoza FS surprised Bisontes Castelló FS, winning 4-7.

A great return to action for Club de Tenis Vila-real’s senior women’s side

Club de Tenis Vila-real’s senior women’s side returned to action, and did in style by qualifiying to the final of the XLV Campeonato de la Comunidad Valenciana First Division final, after beating CT Denía and CT Castellón.

CV Mediterráneo defeated at Tarragona SPSP

Club Vóley Mediterráneo lost 3-2 on their trip to Tarragona SPSP in a hard-fought match.

CV Grau Castelló increase their lead at the top of the table

Once more, the women from Club Vóley Grau Castelló won, beating CV Esplugues 0-3, staying top of Superliga 2.

UBE L’Illa-Grau have victory slip from their hands in Ibiza

Despite having the match under control for nearly all of its entirety, UBE L’Illa-Grau ended up losing to UD Ibiza Ushuaïa Voley in 3-2 late on.

Hard-fought victory for Club Baloncesto Benicarló against La Roda

Three extra-times were needed for Club Baloncesto Benicarló to finally beat La Roda 92-89.

Fasca Vila-real BC show their potential against El Cortijo Andaluz Puerto de Sagunto

An important win for Club Baloncesto Facsa Vila-real against El Cortijo Andaluz Puerto de Sagunto 82-60, after an impressive performance in the second period.

BM Almassora fall to Sant Quirze

Club Balonmano Almassora’s women’s side were defeated to Sant Quirze, who now top the table.

CW Castelló lose to Askartza convincingly

Club Waterpolo Castellón were beaten 16-8 in their visit to Askartza.

 

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