Canary Islands Awards for Sports and Traditional Games 2025
Canary Islands 2025 'Deporte Canario' Awards
The Canary Islands government has announced the recipients of the 2025 'Deporte Canario' awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in both mainstream sports and traditional games native to the region. These awards, established under regional law to honor individuals and organizations contributing significantly to Canary sports culture, highlight diverse categories such as best athlete, team, emerging talent, and those promoting inclusive sports, equality, and traditional games.
Awards Ceremony and Selection Process
On September 11, 2025, authorities officially awarded these honors following a selection process led by independent juries comprising sports journalists and experts in native sports disciplines.
Notable Winners
- Armide Soliveres Acuyo for best individual athlete
- The Club Voleibol Heidelberg as top team
- Marta ManguƩ GonzƔlez for promoting sports equality
Special Mentions
Figures like Domingo Ćlvarez Febles and Carla SuĆ”rez Navarro for their lifetime contributions.
Significance and Impact
The awards underscore the region's commitment to celebrating both modern sports and traditional, indigenous games, fostering local sports culture, and promoting social inclusion.
The ceremony, scheduled as a public event, aims to:
- Boost regional pride
- Encourage greater participation in Canary sports, both new and age-old
The gesture sends a clear message: regional sports achievements deserve recognition and inspire future generations.