The sporting event will feature Unicaja Baloncesto, Covirán Granada, Cajasol Coto Córdoba CB, and Insolac Caja 87. The Malaga-based team, the sole ACB representative, awaits the winner of the preliminary triangular match between the other three Primera FEB clubs in the final on Saturday, September 5th.
The official presentation took place at the Caballerizas Reales de Córdoba, attended by representatives from the Andalusian Basketball Federation, the City Council of Córdoba, the Provincial Council of Córdoba, the Regional Government of Andalusia, and the Municipal Sports Institute of Córdoba (IMDECO), along with the club presidents.
Antonio Jesús López Nieto, president of Unicaja Baloncesto, thanked the institutional support and expressed his entity's pride in being in Córdoba, recalling the club's upcoming 50th anniversary.
Rafael Blanco Perea, president of Cajasol Coto Córdoba CB, highlighted the club's growth and satisfaction in sharing the stage with Andalusian basketball leaders, assuring they will be "a worthy representative of Córdoba and Andalusia".
The Córdoba team will play two matches at Vista Alegre: the first this Wednesday against Covirán Granada and the second on Sunday against Caja 87.
Óscar Fernández-Arenas, president of Covirán Granada, conveyed words of encouragement regarding the situation in Granada and thanked the institutions for their efforts and support.
Gonzalo Crespo Gil, president of Insolac Caja 87, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the competition, marking the first appearance for his entity, only 24 months old, in the Andalusia Cup.
Isabel Albás, deputy mayor and delegate for Sports of the Córdoba City Council, emphasized the honor of hosting the championship and the collaborative work to promote basketball, encouraging fans to fill the stands.
Eduardo Lucena, territorial delegate for Culture and Sport of the Regional Government of Andalusia in Córdoba, reaffirmed the institutional commitment to sports and its growth in the region.
Antonio Martín Romero, provincial delegate for Sports of the Provincial Council of Córdoba, described the Andalusia Cup as "a great basketball festival" and pledged the provincial institution's support.
Antonio de Torres, vice-president of the Spanish Basketball Federation and president of the Andalusian Federation, closed the event by thanking institutional backing and the commitment of the participating clubs.
