Madrileños are major sports fanatics. They allow themselves to lose their spirits into the games with joyful victories or gloomy defeat.
Spain produced numerous sports celebrities who became champions in cycling, golf, tennis, soccer, and many others. Stars such as Indurian, Ballesteros, Olazabal and Sanchez Vicario to name a few, are the pride of Spain . Because of this, the number of sports complexes, fields, courts, pools and eager participants in Madrid increased rapidly.
Although there are many spectator sports in Madrid , locals do not just sit, watch and cheer. They also partake in major events such as the Maraton Popular de Madrid held in April and La Vuelta de España held in September.
Participating sports such as golf, swimming, horseback riding, tennis, hunting or fishing are offered all throughout the city. If you wish to inquire about these sports, you could contact the Municipal Institute of Sports or Instituto Municipal de Deportes at Casa de Campo or via phone at 91 464 90 50.
Tickets to most major sports events are available from their particular venues or from ticket offices such as the Localidades Galicia at the Plaza del Carmen . You may inquire about events via phone at telephone numbers 91 531 2732 or 531 91 31.
Below is a list of the major sports events and venues that are alive in Madrid .
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