Estepona will come alive with sport this weekend as the town hosts a new edition of the 24 Horas Deportivas. The event will take place on Saturday, 7, and Sunday, June 8, and is set to bring together over 6,500 athletes of all ages across more than 60 sports. Organised by the Fundación 24 Horas Deportivas with support from the town hall, the event is one of the most important on Estepona’s sports calendar. Competitions and exhibitions will be held in stadiums, sports centres and open spaces across the town. Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to attend, with up to 20,000 spectators anticipated. This year, the event includes a new addition with a flag rugby competition. Other sports on the programme include football, basketball, judo, karate, padel, golf, table tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, fishing and speedsoft. Nautical sports and martial arts will also feature. The Recinto Ferial will host many activities, including rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, flamenco, body combat, Zumba, and even a fashion show. The town hall is supporting the event with funding and access to all municipal sports facilities. In addition to the €10,000 grant for this weekend’s event, the town hall has also provided €26,000 for the school sports programme. This celebration of sport is free and open to all. It is a family-friendly weekend full of energy, movement and local pride.