200 young people from Benidorm and the region compete in the lower categories of the club
Benidorm handball, ready in its fifth season in Asobal league
Benidorm Handball Club has presented this morning the first team to compete in Asobal league for the fifth consecutive year. The event was held at Hotel Calypso belonging to the Servigrup chain, one of the sponsors of the entity and had the presence of the mayor, Toni Pérez; Councilor for Sports, Arturo Cabrillo; as well as other colleagues of the corporation and the technical and managerial team of the club chaired by Javier Abinzano.
In his speech, Toni Pérez stressed that Benidorm Handball is the elite team of Asobal league that "walks the colors of Benidorm for Spain and all over the world". Pérez reminded the players that the entity represents "the illusion of more than 200 boys and girls", of Benidorm and the region, which make up the base of the club and that compete in lower categories. Young people who see in them a model "of healthy life and values that are important for society".
The mayor referred to the "social and sporting miracle" of Benidorm Handball and the challenges that arise with the new season, such as "reaching the division of honor" in the female category, or playing in Europe next year. Toni Pérez also asked the players to enjoy all their games "because if you enjoy on the court you make Benidorm enjoy", a city "that is hooked on handball".
For his part, Arturo Cabrillo, harangued the club for "this campaign is much better than the previous one", he recognized his "illusion" to accompany the team throughout the season and has encouraged the entity to "take the name of Benidorm wherever they play ".
The 2018-2019 Asobal League will start on Saturday, September 8, at 8:00 pm in the town of Puente Genil, Córdoba, against the team of the same name, specifically in Alcalde Miguel Salas Municipal Pavilion.