Over the two days, Pilar Square and its surroundings will host more than 13 hours of sports, with activities from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event, organized by Zaragoza City Council through Zaragoza Deporte, will offer free and open access to dozens of disciplines and is aimed at people of all ages and skill levels. Chess, climbing, basketball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, rugby, boxing, skating, volleyball, archery, baseball and pickleball are among the options.
DIVERSITY OF ACTIVITIES
The scene is already surprising residents and visitors as preparations advance to fill the square with activity. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
The program will also focus on inclusive sports and feature numerous activities for children and adapted activities. Options will include introductory games for children aged 3 to 6, Special Olympics activities, boccia, golf, indoor football, 3x3 basketball, swimming, canoeing, water polo and even less common sports such as lacrosse and datchball. The aim is for the square to become a place throughout the weekend where people can discover and practice all kinds of sports.
One of the highlights will come on Saturday with the celebration of the 35th anniversary of Special Olympics Aragón. Around 300 athletes, volunteers and members of the organization will take part from 10:00 a.m. in a torch march from Plaza España to Pilar Square, before symbolically opening a weekend dedicated to sport. The organization views the celebration as recognition of its 35 years of work and an opportunity for its athletes to take center stage at one of Zaragoza’s major popular sporting events.
