Diego Calvo, the Galician Minister for Presidency, Justice and Sports, alongside Roberto García, the Secretary General for Sport, and Xosé Merelles, the Director of Tourism for Galicia, presented the upcoming basketball match between Spain and Greece on 29 November at the Multiusos Fuentes de Sar. This match is part of the final qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and marks the first official game for the Spanish men's team in Santiago de Compostela.
Calvo emphasised the significance of this event for Spain's aspirations to secure a place in the World Cup. He also noted the thriving state of Galician basketball, which boasts three teams in the top men's league and three in the women's league, alongside over 20,200 registered players.
The Director of Tourism for Galicia highlighted the importance of sporting events as a means of promoting tourism and attracting international visitors. He pointed out that in 2025, sports tourism brought 118,000 visitors to the region, generating a total expenditure of €31 million. The Xunta is committed to supporting competitions across various sports through the Xacobeo 2027 Sponsorship Plan, further enhancing Galicia's reputation as a venue for significant sporting events.
