International Women's Futsal Tournament Kicks Off in Cartelle
The International Women's Futsal Tournament in Cartelle is set to showcase elite teams and players on August 9-10, 2025.
Key Points
- • The tournament occurs on August 9-10, 2025, in Cartelle.
- • Participating teams include Nunalvares, Futsi Atlético Navalcarnero, Torreblanca Melilla, and Ourense Ontime.
- • Notable players like Amandinha and Melli will compete in the tournament.
- • The event is supported by local institutions like the Provincial Council of Ourense.
The fifth edition of the International Women's Futsal Tournament is set to take place at the Polideportivo Pino Vilachá in Outomuro, Cartelle, on August 9-10, 2025. This prestigious event will feature four elite teams: Nunalvares from Portugal, Futsi Atlético Navalcarnero and Torreblanca Melilla from Spain, and the local team Ourense Ontime.
Notable international stars such as Amandinha and Melli are among the players expected to participate, enhancing the tournament’s competitive edge. José Ángel Valiñas, the tournament organizer, expressed his enthusiasm over the participating teams, saying, "O cartel este ano é inmellorable. Veñen catro dos mellores equipos do mundo." The tournament format includes semifinals on August 9, with the first match starting at 17:00 featuring Torreblanca Melilla against Nunalvares, followed by Futsi Atlético Navalcarnero facing Ourense Ontime at 20:30. The third-place match will be held on August 10 at 16:00, culminating with the grand final at 19:30.
This tournament is organized by the Concello de Cartelle in collaboration with the Deputación de Ourense, which is crucial for its financial backing. Cartelle's Mayor, Jaime Sousa, highlighted the event's significance, noting, "This tournament is set to be one of the standout sporting events of the season, providing fans with elite women's futsal experience." The event not only aims to promote women's sports but also to underscore Cartelle's role in hosting major international competitions.