Gran Canaria's Sports Transformation Takes Center Stage at Expodeca 2025
Gran Canaria showcases its sports transformation strategy at Expodeca 2025, focusing on grassroots development and infrastructure enhancement.
- • Gran Canaria emphasizes grassroots sports and infrastructure modernization.
- • Investment includes redevelopment of Gran Canaria Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2030.
- • The southern region is set to become a key hub for sports tourism.
- • International competitions like TransGranCanaria are pivotal for the island's sports strategy.
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Gran Canaria is undergoing a significant transformation in its sports landscape, especially in the southern region, as highlighted during the recent Expodeca 2025 event. The Cabildo of Gran Canaria showcased ambitious programs aimed at reinforcing grassroots sports and modernizing infrastructure. According to Aridany Romero, the Sports Counselor, Gran Canaria is leading in investments aimed at enhancing both grassroots and health-related sports activities, which will benefit local communities and attract international athletes alike.
The focus is on infrastructure improvements including the redevelopment of the Gran Canaria Stadium, set to accommodate matches for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and upgrades to the Insular Sports Center, which will serve as a modern facility for various elite sports events. Investment also extends to all 21 municipalities, ensuring facilities like municipal courts and artificial turf fields receive necessary upgrades.
The event also pressed home the importance of international competitions such as TransGranCanaria and San Silvestre, which are designed to position Gran Canaria as a premier sports destination. With favorable climate conditions and adequate facilities, the southern part of the island is emerging as a hub for sports tourism, affirming that sports initiatives are crucial for social cohesion, health, and economic growth. The Cabildo's commitment to integrating grassroots sports with elite performance is positioning Gran Canaria as a unique model in the sports tourism sector.