The athlete, who resides in Palafrugell, has capped a season of success with this European title, having also won the Catalan championship and achieved fourth place in the Spanish Championship. Hidalgo first became interested in the sea at the age of nine, a passion that has led him to compete at the highest international level.
The victory took place in the Montenegrin town of Bar, where he secured first place in the individual standings at the Euro-African Championship.
“"It is a great satisfaction to see an athlete from Begur achieve so much. We want to congratulate Óscar for this title and for all the hard work behind it, the result of a passion that has accompanied him since he was very young."
The Sports Councillor of the Begur Town Council, Jordi Carreras, highlighted the satisfaction with Hidalgo's success and emphasized the importance of raising the profile of spearfishing, a discipline that requires significant preparation and effort.
The Begur Town Council congratulates Óscar Hidalgo on his European title and wishes him success in future competitions.
