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Lanzarote Island President, Pedro San Ginés, recently congratulated the triple world champion in sailing, Rayco Tabares, following his most recent success.For the third time using his boat ‘Princesa yaiza’, Tabares claimed the J/80 title during the world Cup that was held in sotogrande in Cádiz during late June and early July.Following countless national and international trophies, including three world cham-pionships (and one runner-up) in the J/80 category, as well as several Copa del rey trophies in the cruiser class, Tabares

was warmly received by the Island President and sports Councillor, Patricia Pérez.The lanzarote born cham-pion won his first world title in santander in 2009. The second world triumph came last year in Kiel, germany, in a hotly-contested race that was decided at the last moment.This year’s challenge was equally as tight, and right until the end it wasn’t clear who would take the coveted title. Tabares was behind erik Brezelle’s ‘Courrier Junior’ boat for a large part of the race. However, he held his nerve and managed to take first position during a thrilling sail. Third place went to Ignacio Camino from Cantabria. n

SPORTS NEWS

sAIlIng sUCCess

Lanzarote’s triple world champion

KArATe

Five formidable fightersFive sportspersons from Candelaria who participated in the International Karate Open held in Andorra were recently congratulated by the town mayor, María Concepción Brito, following their formidable show in the tournament.Also present to celebrate the committed work by the ath-letes, clubs and families involved was the Candelaria sports councillor, manuel gonzález.Against international opponents, the five karate practition-ers achieved two impressive second places in the Junior Kumite (dylan Herrera gutiérrez) and Adult male Kumite (Adrián garcía rodríguez) categories, as well as two third places in the Under-21 Female Kumite and Adult Female Kumite groups (both estefanía guanche rosa).Johanna gutiérrez lalín finished fourth in the Junior Female category and yeray gutiérrez lalín fought well but failed to make the second round. n

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Breaking bad

Now in its seventh year, the Breakdance Beat Da Costa of Santiago del Teide recently took place on the Plaza de La Vigilia in the town of Puerto de Santiago.

The competition closed the youth week Festival celebrated in the borough, and was organ-ised by the santiago del Teide youth councillor, Alejandra lecuona. In comparison to pre-

vious years, the 2016 Break-dance Beat da Costa featured more street dancers than ever, with the proud winners claim-ing a cash prize. First place went to Beach warriors, who

picked up a cool €200; Ban-quito Family came second, pocketing €100; third place and €75 went to Kokoriko Fam-ily. Congratulations to everyone who participated. n

The Breakdance Beat Da Costa competition was an enormous

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Rayco Tabares following his 2015 world title win in Kiel, Germany

regIsTer For AUgUsT

San Miguel summer sports campOver 100 boys and girls between three and 13 years of age will be taking part in San Miguel de Abona’s special summer sports camp.The camp is currently running until september 2, with places for August still available. Activities take place at the san miguel Arcángel public school between 7.30am and 5pm and will include a range of sports such as swim-ming and horse riding, together with tuition, workshops and entertainment designed to teach with fun and exercise.The registration period for the month of August is currently open. For further information, contact san miguel Council’s sports department or the sAC office in las Chafiras. n

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