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Sports: Stormy weather postponed the Kings' celebrations

The already traditional initiatives that mark the beginning of a new sporting year in Matosinhos were postponed, at the beginning of January, due to the adverse weather conditions that affected the region



Given the unforeseen events, some of the most emblematic races saw their calendar to be changed and rescheduled for this weekend, the 14th and 15th of January, take the example of the "Cup of the Kings" regatta organized by the Atlantic Sailing Club that will take place off the coast of Leixões during those two days, and the "Solidarity Walk of the Kings", to support the Vincentian Association of Santa Cruz do Bispo, which happens on Sunday with the endorsement of the Recreational, Cultural and Sports Association Junqueira Football Club.

Also proposed was the "Great Prize of the Kings" that will see its 29th edition taking place on February 4th in the streets surrounding the City Hall. This road athletics event is already a reference of adapted sports and is intended for young athletes with intellectual disabilities, sports clubs as well as school groups from various parts of the country and is expected to have about 400 participants. Both this initiative, organized among others by APPACDM of Matosinhos, and the remaining Kings' celebrations have the support of the Municipality and Matosinhos Sport, Municipal Sports Company.

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