Poggi and Botello, new allies for 2017

With the 2017 season just around the corner, new pairings are confirming their relationships ahead of the world tour. One of the latest to confirm their partnership are Uri Botello and Fernando Poggi, the Spanish/Argentine duo want to continue pushing towards the top end of the rankings.

Fernando Poggi (Buenos Aires, 18/07/1976) started last season with Álvaro Cepero. With three quarter final appearances, the Argentine ended the season with 1505 points and ranked 27th.

Meanwhile Uriel Botello (Melilla, 16/08/1988) finished last season with Fede Quiles, reaching the quarter finals of the final event of the season in San Sebastian. His 31st place in the rankings is based on the 1445 points that he picked up all season.

Hola a tod@s hoy hago oficial que compartiré pista en 2017 con @uribotello en primer lugar una grandísima persona que tengo el placer de conocer desde el año 2008, en lo profesional he visto su enorme evolución durante estos años, nos juntamos porque creemos que podemos ser muy competitivos, entrenaremos duro para conseguirlo! Vamos a tope!!! ??????

Una foto publicada por Fernando Poggi (@ferpoggi) el 26 de Ene de 2017 a la(s) 5:51 PST

The player from Melilla will not only have a new partner but also a new coach after parting ways with Jorge Martinez, who he worked with for ten years, a period in which he consolidated himself on tour.

This duo brings together the power and experience of a hard-hitter such as Poggi with the electric pace of Botello.