Hans-Peter Firbas.- The young Fabio Saavedra (16) takes part in the event “El Gran Canaria Frontón King World Cup”, which starts in Spain.
The International Bodyboarding Corporation (IBC), the governing institution of this sporting discipline, summoned the best on the planet to define the 2021 champion in the Junior Division.
This appointment will feature, in addition to the Peruvian Saavedra, with competitors from Spain, Portugal, the United States, Chile, Romania, France, Morocco, Brazil, South Africa, among others, who fight to be the monarch of the year.
The meeting will also be for the open categories ladies and gentlemen. In this, Jorge, ‘Mutant’ Saavedra, Fabio's father, it’s one of the participants and will accompany his son. “I’m with him, as were my two children a few weeks ago in Portugal. This event in Gran Canaria has the full support of the spanish government through its tourism and sports agencies and the Cabildo of the city of the Canary Islands Archipelago,” said the experienced national athlete.While all eyes will be on the juniors and their battles for the World Champion title, this will not mean belittling the prestigious Men's Open Division with the best bodyboarders in the world, including ‘Mutant’ Saavedra. The Gran Canaria Frontón King is the pinnacle of modern bodyboarding events offering not only youngsters one of the best experiences, also bodyboarding fans will have the opportunity to see future world-class figures. In situ waves are considered some of the most dangerous in the oceans.
The event director, Máximo Torres, is excited about the contest and looks forward to seeing what unfolds starting today. “We are very proud to have managed to bring the junior world championship, which will be decided on our island. This event is an incredible job and we want him to return to our island for many more years,” he said during the inauguration.
