UP.STICKS INTERVIEW MARK KAVANAGH
Chris Goodacre interviews Mark on his podcast. Chris is the owner of Upsticks and is a sponsor of the WNC. https://spainwalkingfootball.com/sponsors/
UP.STICKS – your go-to place for everything about life in Spain, from visas to community, culture and now, walking football! ⚽ #upsticksspain In this episode, we sit down with Mark Kavanagh, director of Spain Walking International Football Teams SL, who is leading the organisation of the biggest walking football tournament Spain has ever seen. Hosted in Alicante this October, the event will bring together teams from across the world, with players of all ages and abilities competing in a sport that’s growing faster than anyone imagined. Mark shares the inspiring story of how a pub conversation after Spain’s debut at the Walking Football Nations Cup in the UK turned into hosting the next World Cup. From building squads and setting up leagues across Spain to working with sponsors, local authorities and volunteers, the scale of the event is huge. More importantly, walking football is about community, health and inclusivity — giving everyone from children to retirees a chance to enjoy football at their own pace. We’re proud to be sponsors and supporters, and we’ll be covering the journey leading up to the tournament. Subscribe for weekly updates, insights and behind-the-scenes coverage.