Foz is set to host the seventh edition of ARENKA on Saturday, 14 November, an event that promises to combine sport, entertainment, and community around kickboxing and K1, solidifying its status as a key date in the calendar for this discipline in the province of Lugo, according to the Concello de Foz.
This year’s event will feature a total of 13 matches, with athletes from the local Ari Foz club showcasing their hard work and dedication. Three ARENKA belts will be contested, with competitors Rodrigo, Javi, and Alberto, who has recently returned from a World Championship, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.
Participants will come from various locations across Galicia, including Ourense, Vigo, A Coruña, and Pontevedra, making Foz a meeting point for clubs and fans of the sport. The event will kick off at 19:00, with doors opening at 18:30.
The public response has been overwhelmingly positive, with all 250 ringside tickets sold out. Grandstand tickets, which accommodate 300 spectators, are still available for purchase at the Casa de Xuventude in Foz or at the event itself, with initial sales already recorded.
This year, ARENKA VII will extend beyond sport, offering a range of leisure and gastronomic options to enhance the experience. After the matches, a party will continue in a marquee featuring DJs and a culinary offering from Vamos al Grano, where attendees can enjoy a serving of rice. Tickets for the rice dish will cost €15, including a drink, and can be purchased in advance or at the event, to be served after the matches.
For those unable to attend the fights but wishing to join the post-event celebration, separate tickets for the marquee will be available for €10.
The event organisers express their gratitude to all institutions, the Galician Kickboxing Federation, sponsors, and collaborators who make this edition possible, with special recognition to the Concello de Foz for their ongoing support. Their collaboration is essential for the event’s growth and for continuing to raise the profile of kickboxing.
Ángel Fernández Neira, the councillor for Sports, emphasises that “Foz has become a reference point for this sport throughout the province of Lugo, not only due to the efforts of the Ari Foz club but also because of the commitment of the athletes, coaches, families, and fans behind each competition. ARENKA VII is much more than a series of matches; it is the result of hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to the sport, our community, and the name of Foz.”
