The president of the Fuerteventura Island Council, Lola García, highlighted the high level of Canarian wrestling on the island and wished the participating teams good luck, emphasizing the values of the traditional sport such as effort, camaraderie, and identity. She thanked the teams, federation, fans, and sponsors who make Canarian wrestling possible in Fuerteventura.
The Island Council supports this second-tier league through a subsidy directed to the Insular Wrestling Federation and the three clubs, via the insular sports aid program. The Minister of Sports, Luis González, expressed high expectations, calling the league a well-made decision by the clubs' boards, who work year-round to ensure Canarian wrestling thrives in Fuerteventura.
The league will commence this Saturday with a match between Unión Tetir and Saladar de Jandía.
“"It is a great pride to witness the values of our traditional sport in the arena: effort, camaraderie, and above all, identity. We must thank the teams, the Federation, the fans, and the sponsors who make Canarian wrestling possible in Fuerteventura."
“"Expectations are high. This second-tier league is a wise decision, as decided by the clubs' boards, who work throughout the year to make Canarian wrestling in Fuerteventura possible."
During the presentation event, representatives from the companies Cororasa and Prefabricados El Manadero signed sponsorship agreements with the Canarian Wrestling Federation for the league's development. Additionally, companies OPC and Sumytrans are sponsoring the youth categories (infantil, cadete, and juvenil).
