Canary Islands Officially Recognize High-Level Athletes for 2025
Canary Islands Government Recognizes High-Performance Athletes (June 2024 - January 2025)
Overview
The Canary Islands government has officially approved the list of high-performance and high-level native athletes for the period between June 2024 and January 2025. Following a detailed review process, 23 athletes received recognition based on their technical and sporting merits.
This recognition qualifies these individuals for increased support, including:
- Inclusion in specialized training programs
- Targeted development plans
These measures align with regional laws that promote sports excellence.
Notable Cases
Some requests, like that of MarĂa JosĂ© RamĂrez Perdomo in lucha canaria, were denied due to the sport's classification rules, which currently do not recognize female athletes as top-tier competitors under the federation's standards.
Goals and Implications
- Bolster regional sports talent
- Enhance local sports infrastructure
- Promote the visibility of indigenous sports
Recognizing these athletes can lead to:
- Greater national and international success
- Boosting local pride
- Improving sports infrastructure and funding in the archipelago
Decision and Transparency
The decision reflects the government's ongoing commitment to fostering high-level sports talent and supporting the regionâs native sports traditions.
Officials announced the final list in a resolution published on June 10, 2025, which is now open for appeal, ensuring transparency and fairness in the recognition process.