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.