The Veterans Soccer returned to have its place in the Fair and Festivities of Herencia 2026 with the eighth edition of the Jesús Peño Memorial and a soccer-7 tournament for veterans, two events that the City Council has included in the sports program of these festivities along with the final of the Summer Padel League and the Luis Javier Basketball Trophy.
Key Points in 20 Seconds
– The VIII Jesús Peño Memorial has been played, the annual event of the Herencia CF Veterans.
– The Fair also featured a Veterans Soccer-7 Tournament.
– The sports program of the festivities also included the final of the 2026 Summer Padel League and the Luis Javier Basketball Trophy.
– The City Council has published the complete gallery of photos from these events.
Eight editions of a memorial that is already a fixture at the Fair
The Jesús Peño Memorial reaches its eighth edition as one of the most rooted sports events of the Merced festivities. It is the match in which the veteran soccer of Herencia pays tribute to Jesús Peño, and every September it brings together former players, families, and fans at the Municipal Field. In previous editions, like the one in 2023, the Herencia CF Veterans team took home the trophy.
The images released by the City Council show the usual format: the two teams lined up in the center of the field before the initial whistle, an eleven-a-side soccer match on the artificial turf, and, to close, the trophy presentation and the family photo with players, children, and companions.
Soccer-7 for veterans and the rest of the sports program
In addition to the memorial, the Fair’s program included a Veterans Soccer-7 Tournament, in a reduced format. Apart from soccer, the festivities also hosted the final of the 2026 Summer Padel League and the Luis Javier Basketball Trophy, completing the schedule of sports events these days.
The City Council thanked clubs, associations, organizers, and participants for joining, once again, the sports program of the Fair and Festivities, and has published the complete gallery of these events on its official profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
– What is the Jesús Peño Memorial? A tribute match of veteran soccer in Herencia played every year during the Fair and Festivities. In 2026, it reached its eighth edition.
– What sports events did the Herencia 2026 Fair have? The Veterans Soccer-7 Tournament, the final of the 2026 Summer Padel League, the Luis Javier Basketball Trophy, and the VIII Jesús Peño Memorial.
– Where can the photos be viewed? The Herencia City Council has published the complete gallery on its official profiles.
Source: Herencia City Council
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