ASOBAL Cup in Barcelona

As agreed Handball Association of Spanish Club, FC Barcelona City Council of Barcelona, ​​next weekend will be held at the Palau Blaugrana ASOBAL Cup XXIV.
So the 4 winners ASOBAL League plays 21 semifinals and the final 22 winners from the previous round. The four teams are ranked F.C. Barcelona Naturhouse La Rioja, Huesca and the Fraikin Granollers.
The emparallaments have been defined so that the club will play the semifinal against Huesca while Naturhouse Rioja and Fraikin Granollers also fight for a place in the final. So there is the possibility that on December 22 at 20:00 pm there is confrontation between Catalans. The club title defense and is favorite to take the win and retain it.

Source of information: 

http://www.esport3.cat/noticia/2246073/poliesportiu/Fraikin-Granollers-Naturhouse-La-Rioja-i-Barca-Osca-semifinals-de-la-Copa-ASOBAL-al-Palau-Blaugrana

Image: 

http://www.bmhuesca.com/userfiles/images/Noticias1314/C_ASOBAL.jpg

"La Cursa dels Nassos" 2013 is comming!

It is Christmas and the holidays arrive that means that... arrives "la Cursa dels Nassos"! Popularly known throughout Spain as "Saint Sylvester" some years in Barcelona he adopts this peculiar name, in honor of the man's nose. It's a special race because goodbye to the year with a good dose of exercise is one of the best experiences I can make it, and I've run is different from the others, so say more than 10,000 participants that for more than a decade, they go out for a total of 10 kilometers.

The organization recommends that those who want to run fast get involved (here) as places are limited and registration is fast paced. The inscrpció costs € 14 and everyone can run only on one condition, was aged 16. Yes you fulfill them, do not hesitate and enjoy the last evening of the year as it deserves, playing sports!

If you have any doubt whether it runs or not, here's a summary of the 2012 edition: 

90a Jean Bouin

Record participation in the 90 edition of the race Jean Bouin , which took place on Sunday , November 24 . A total of 17,000 runners participated in the legendary race for Barcelona 's Montjuic Park precinct . In the international race , the Uganda Soyekwo Kibet has taken victory in the men's and Rebecca Cheptegei also Uganda and female .
Most riders , however, participated in the arrangements OPEN . The 10km , starting and ending at Avenida Maria Cristina, has ended with the victory of David and Sandra Martinez Asin . Regarding the test 5km , who also left Maria Cristina has completed but the Arc de Triomphe historical meta - Jean - Bouin five decades , the winners were Jose Luis Blanco and Melillo Elisa .
The beginnings of this popular race dates back to 1920 , when it was established by a group of journalists and developers athletics fans . The race is named after the Olympic athlete and French journalist Alexandre François Etienne Jean Bouin .

Source of information and image:

http://www.ara.cat/runners/Mes-corredors-participen-Jean-Bouin_0_1036096536.html

Presentation of SuperPrestigi Dirt Track!

The Palau Sant Jordi will host on January 11, the "SuperPrestigi Dirt Track", a specialty motorcycle on the ground that will participate in the three other world champions motorcycling Maverick Viñales (3 bike), Pol Espargaró (Moto 2), Marc Márquez (MotoGP). Also, have already confirmed their participation other global elite riders Andrea Dovizioso, Alex Rins, Alvaro Bautista... expected in the coming days and confirmation of about 25 riders.
The exhibition has been presented to the City Council by itself Màrquz the mayor Xavier Trias. This show aims to be the icing on the cake of a historic season for the treble achieved.
With the words of Cervera rider (Marc Márquez) can be interpreted as that was not to compete but to have fun and enjoy the engine as he said: "more than a competition intended to be a celebration. I'm Already looking shirts to throw them to the fans, as in January and people are very boring without competition will also be a way to get hot engines for next season".

Source of information and image:

http://www.ara.cat/esports/motor/Marquez-Espargaro-Maverick-Vinales-Barcelona_0_1034296773.html

XIXà edició de la Pedalada Barcelona-Sitges

Under the slogan "Sharing is safer with respect," on Sunday 1 November will be the nineteenth edition of the Barcelona-Sitges cadence to claim road safety of cyclists on the road.
This year there are several new features. With the help of traffic authorities, has dissenyaut a new safer route and that surely appeal to all cyclists. This is why changing the traditional exit from the Camp Nou to the new exit door Plaza Centre, next to the new Bauhuas Free Zone. The new route is 38km from the coast of Garraf. In this edition there are over 2500 registered and expected a successful participation and organization.
The scheduled time of departure is 10:00 am. Prior to 9:50, we read the manifesto in defense of traditional cyclist on the road.
If you just felt like you have to rethink and or to participate... Although insciure Everyday!(www.ciclisme.cat/carrera.php?id=5177, until 8 November)

Source of information and image: http://cicloturismecat.wordpress.com/pedaladabarcelona-sitges2013/

Campanya de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona: #esportabarcelona

#EsportABarcelona és una campanya iniciada durant el mes d'octubre per part de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. 

L'objectiu de la campanya és ajudar a difondre, entre la població adulta de Barcelona en general, l'àmplia oferta existent a la ciutat per a la pràctica esportiva, a través dels diferents centres esportius existents. Al mateix temps, la fita és incidir en la comuniciació en favor de l'activitat física de qualitat com a valor important en la salut i el benestar de la gent.

Presència a web i xarxes socials

La campanya també compta amb una web (www.bcn.cat/esportabarcelona) amb informació d'utilitat per al ciutadà que busca un equipament esportiu. Des d'aquest portal, els visitants podran buscar el gimnàs més proper de casa seva. L'Ajuntament també a posat en marxa una acció a través d'Instagram per animar als ciutadans a fer-se fotografies mentre fan esport en un dels equipaments esportius i penjar-la a la xarxa amb l'etiqueta #esportabarcelona.

Informació de:

http://www.claror.cat/claror/noticia/3302
http://www.cemmarbella.cat/imatges/noti_campanya_esportabarcelona.pdf

Imatge de:
http://moncenebista.blogspot.com.es

Gran èxit de la sisena edició de la Triatló de Barcelona!

El triatleta mallorquí Mario Mola, tercer classificat a les sèries mundials, amb 1h46:59 i la britànica Jodie Stimpson, subcampiona del món, amb 1h54:29 s'han imposat a la categoria Elite de la sisena edició de la Garmin Triatló de Barcelona. La prova s'ha disputat a la capital catalana amb la participació de 5.500 triatletes de trenta països.

El mallorquí Mario Mola, de 23 anys, ha aconseguit la victòria després de realitzar un gran esforç a la carrera de 10 quilòmetres, superant Fabián i Godoy, segon i tercer respectivament.

En dones, la gironina Carolina Routier, s'ha imposat a la prova de natació femenina amb un registre extraordinari, superant en més d'un minut la subcampiona mundial, la britànica Jodie Stimpson. Quan semblava que a la corredora de Banyoles no se li escaparia la victòria, Stimpson ha realitzat una gran carrera en els últims 10 quilòmetres i l'ha vençut amb una marca de 34:17, proclamant-se així campiona de la categoria femenina.

Imatge: 

http://www.topbici.es/mola-y-stimpson-vencedores-del-garmin-barcelona-triathlon/

Font:

http://www.esport3.cat/noticia/2184797/Mario-Mola-i-Jodie-Stimpson-guanyen-la-sisena-edicio-de-la-Triatlo-de-Barcelona