The twelfth international IOSTK Ciudad Oviedo karate open will take place tomorrow, 14 November, at the Polideportivo Corredoria Arena. The announcement was made by Concepción Méndez, the Third Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Sports, during a press conference.
Méndez was joined by Rufo Antonio Fernández, president of the Asturian Karate Federation; Jesús Penas, the technical director; and Ángel Arenas from the collaborating and organising club, along with representatives from sponsoring entities. She expressed pride in Oviedo's role as host, stating, "It is an honour for Oviedo to hold this international open and collaborate with this entity, this federation, and this sport, which ultimately represents what Oviedo is. This year, Oviedo has been distinguished as a European City of Sport due to the variety of disciplines that thrive in our city, reflecting our commitment to sports and healthy activities. The Oviedo City Council is dedicated to supporting this effort year after year."
Rufo Antonio Fernández thanked the Oviedo City Council, particularly Concepción Méndez, for their ongoing support. He remarked, "You are always collaborating, whether it is for activities organised by the Asturian Federation or any private entity, including associations and clubs. We can always count on you." He also encouraged Ángel Arenas to continue promoting this trophy, highlighting its importance for karate and the city.
Ángel Arenas expressed gratitude to the City Council and specifically to Concepción Méndez for their support, as well as to Rufo Antonio Fernández for facilitating collaboration with the Asturian Federation. He acknowledged the contributions of Jesús Penas, stating, "Our technical director is not only working as the technical director of our club and event organiser but also as the technical director of the Asturian Federation, contributing significantly to making this championship special."
Jesús Penas provided details about the event, noting that it will begin at 09:00 and feature approximately 300 participants from 27 clubs. He also mentioned that there will be around 25 referees from Asturias officiating the matches.
