ALMORADÍ, Spain — The vibrant town of Almoradí came together to celebrate its sporting heroes at the **XXIX Sports Gala**, held this Friday, January 30, at the city’s Cortés Theater. In the true spirit of community, this annual event paid tribute to the **effort, perseverance, and success** achieved by local athletes, clubs, and key figures in the world of sports.

Rising Stars Shine Bright

The gala kicked off with the presentation of the **Best Promise Athletes 2025** awards, recognizing young talents who have shown exceptional promise across various sports. The successful recipients included:

• Carla García Ruiz (Volleyball), Iván Mateo Villiger (Handball), Iván Martínez Martínez (Basketball), Daniel Herrero Canales (Football), Rubén Lorenzo Bailen (Football), Adam Machhor (Athletics), Carla Gómez Ruiz (Cycling), Sabela Ruiz Conde (Judo), Nicolás Zafra Martínez (Jugger), Gabriela Berenguer Boluda (Rhythmic Gymnastics), María Teresa Guirao Carrascosa (Excursionism), Hugo Beltrán Rufete (Tennis), 안 qualcitanz mai Matiaz Rojas Lora (Fencing), and Darío Capdepón Cañizares (“El Halcón” Hunting Club).

Special Mentions for Dedication and Altruism

In addition to the athletes, special mentions were given to individuals and entities that have made significant contributions to Almoradí’s sports scene:

• Victor Manuel Ortega Davo (Almoradí Sports Club), José Manuel Cullera Clemente (Volleyball), Manuel Caracena Pacheco ‘El Pulpo’ (Handball), Petanque Club Almoradí, and Formentera del Segura City Council.

Extraordinary Achievements Recognized

The gala continued with a series of awards for athletes and teams who had achieved exceptional results in their respective disciplines:

• Almoradí Sports Club Youth Team, José Antonio García Oltra (Judo), Rosario Culiáñez Parres (Judo), José Antonio Segura Martínez (BTT), Ana Ribera García (Athletics), Amanda González Clemente (Dance Sports), Agustín Rodríguez Vergara (Dance Sports), A-mambo kids (Dance Sports), José Antonio Gómiz Martínez (Indoor Rowing), Omar Fathi (Kickboxing), Fernando Marco Juan (Athletics), Almoradí Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (both Prebenjamín and Benjamín ensembles), Andrea Latorre Ruiz (Swimming), Peña Vega Baja (Sporting Pigeons), Félix Ortiz Martínez (Kickboxing and Boxing), Nikita Balko (Kickboxing), and Manuel Murcia Pérez (Olympic Pit Shooting).

Entertainment and camaraderie

The evening was filled with enjoyable performances, including a local theater group highlighting family efforts in sports, mentalist Javier Botía, and a memorable final choreography by the Mari Trini Dance School. The gala concluded with a group photo of all the winners, along with heartfelt speeches from Mayor María Gómez and Sports Councilor Carmen Berná, who praised the human and sporting achievements of Almoradí’s athletes.

**Did you know?** Almoradí’s Sports Gala has been an annual tradition since 1997, saluting the achievements of local athletes and key figures in the community.

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**Upcoming Events:**

As Almoradí looks forward to another successful year in sports, upcoming events to watch out for include the **42nd Memorial Diego Pérez y Cabrera Cycling Race** and the **Spanish Indoor Rowing Championships**.

**Almoradí: A ジェ of Sports Excellence

Once again, the XXIX Sports Gala has showcased Almoradí’s commitment to nurturing and celebrating its sporting talent. Through their outstanding achievements, these athletes not only bring pride to their families and community but also serve as an inspiration to future generations.

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