CIAT expects more than 1,000 participants at the Cabildo Games this weekend

Track and field returns to the Cabildo Games this weekend with a double-header at the Tenerife Athletics Center (CIAT), which will bring together around a thousand athletes under the auspices of the Tenerife Island Athletics Federation.

The first day of the event called “Jugando al atletismo” will be on Saturday, February 1, starting at 9:30 a.m., with the participation of the U-8, U-10, and U-12 age groups from the northern and southern regions. The events include 50- and 60-meter sprints, relays, and ball throws.

The track and field competition will continue on Sunday, February 2, starting at 10:00 a.m., with the first day of events for the southern region, featuring the U-14 and U-16 age groups. The events include the 80-, 100-, and 1,000-meter races; the 220- and 300-meter hurdles; the high jump and long jump; and the javelin and hammer throws.

The 16th day of the 38th Cabildo Games will feature other sports such as orienteering, Canarian wrestling, handball, and volleyball.