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Princess of Girona Foundation Presents First Sports Values Awards in Girona

The new program celebrates young role models who harness sport for personal growth and social impact.

Overview

  • Six individual honors were announced: female gold to gymnast Inés Bergua, silver to skater Julia Benedetti, bronze to climber Iziar Martínez; male gold to swimmer Guillermo Gracia, silver to rhythmic gymnast Eneko Lambea, bronze to golfer Javier de Bethencourt.
  • Asociación Autismo Melilla received the entity award for its work improving the lives of people with autism and their families through sport.
  • Officials including Catalonia’s president Salvador Illa, government delegate Carlos Prieto and foundation president Francisco Belil attended the ceremony at Girona’s Auditori Josep Irla.
  • Martínez, from Valladolid, used her acceptance to underscore sustainability and environmental education as core responsibilities in sport.
  • A jury of athletes, former athletes and journalists emphasized sport’s power for inclusion, education, self‑esteem and autonomy beyond competitive results.