Gran Canaria has been crowned the Alfredo Martín tournament champion after triumphing in a thrilling final against La Palma with a score of 18-13 in the Terrero Antonio Piñero Concepción de Mirca. This victory solidifies the stronghold of the Grancanario team in a competition that has featured the top island selections of Canarian wrestling in the cadet category.
The group phase commenced with a dominant win for La Palma over El Hierro, taking the match with a resounding score of 33-3. Gran Canaria began their journey with a narrow victory against Tenerife, clinching the win by the smallest margin at 18-17. La Palma continued their momentum, comfortably defeating Lanzarote by 28-7. Fuerteventura also claimed victory against Tenerife with a score of 20-11, thereby eliminating the Tournament champions from contention. In the final matches of the group stage, Lanzarote triumphed over El Hierro with a score of 21-7, while Gran Canaria sealed their place in the semifinals by overcoming Fuerteventura 21-14.
These results propelled La Palma and Gran Canaria forward as leaders of their respective groups, with Fuerteventura and Lanzarote joining them in the semifinals. In the semifinals, La Palma prevailed against Fuerteventura in a fiercely contested bout, securing their place in the final with an 18-12 victory. Conversely, Gran Canaria showcased their prowess by defeating Lanzarote decisively with a score of 24-11, assuring their spot in the championship showdown.
The grand final lived up to expectations, attracting fans who filled the terrero to witness a match of the highest calibre. La Palma started off strongly, demonstrating their skill and determination early in the encounter. However, Gran Canaria responded adeptly with solid defensive tactics and well-executed strategies that allowed them to take the lead. Gran Canaria’s dominance became evident in crucial moments, as they secured victory with a final score of 18-13.
With this outcome, Gran Canaria takes the title from Tenerife as champions of the tournament, establishing themselves as one of the most formidable teams in the regional landscape. The dedication and hard work of all the competitors and coaching staffs from various teams has resulted in a competition that highlights the promising state of Canarian wrestling in youth categories.
