Elche sports are now preparing to celebrate On Thursday, October 26 at 21.00 at Gran TeatroAnnual festival that rewards the work and achievements of different athletes and clubs in the city. Recognitions given at a Sports Gala that takes into account the final season (2022-2023) when awarding awards.
This edition will have many major heroes of the event, but among them will be the three main awards, the best male and female athlete and the best club.. Everything is now ready for Elche taekwondo player Hugo Arillo, Elche football player Asun Martínez and Atticgo Balonmano Elche to receive their awards.
Best male athlete
Hugo Arillo Vázquez will be honored as the best male athlete of the past season. This recognition is based on his amazing performance in Taekwondo, where he won second place in the world in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was champion at the European Games in Krakow, Poland. He also achieved the title of champion of Spain in martial arts specialization and achieved numerous titles in various national and international tournaments.
Best female athlete
Asun Martínez, Valencia football player and under-20 world championstands out as the best female athlete of last season. Having established herself as one of the strongest prospects in Spanish women’s football, she had the honor of being called up to the Spanish senior team. He’s living a dream.
Atticgo Elche, the best club
In the best club category, Atticgo Club Balonmano Elche stands out. undisputed winner. The team finished second in Liga Guerreras Iberdrola last season, reached the semi-finals of the EHF European Cup and became the fourth finalist in the Copa de la Reina.
Elche Football Club will also receive the recognition it deserves at the historic centenary celebrationHe was honored with the “Illice a Elx” award and the city’s Gold Medal.
Other pioneers
The organizers decided that the Elx Ciutat d’Esports award for the promotion of Elche sport will be awarded to: Jamie Sanchez, organizer of pool sports in the city and currently president of the Elche Swimming Club. In return, the Misteri d’Elx award will be given to the inclusive rugby project of Rugby l’Alcudia Club Esportiu, which he chairs. Thomas Espinoza.
In recognition of a lifetime dedicated to sport, the Dama d’Elx award is awarded to three outstanding athletes: Kiko Martínez (the boxer known as “Emotion” who recently announced his retirement from the ring); José Valeriano Zapata (president of the Elche Decathlon Athletics Club, operating since its foundation in 1982); And Encarni Rodríguez Martínez (rhythmic gymnastics coach).
Finally, the organization of the event decides to award six sports achievement honorable mentions to various organizations and leading figures in the field of sports. These awards 208 Triathlon Club Elche,’eat Elche Skating Clubto the karate coach Antonio Miguel Verduto free diver Isabel Sánchez-Aranto the weightlifter Sara Sánchez and brothers Juan and Pablo Serrano-TorresHe is part of the undersized Spanish futsal team. Additionally, special mention is made to: Elche Wheelchair Basketball Club Commemorating the 50th anniversary and commemorating with respect A-REGION With an award for the company that provides continuous support to Elche sports.