The Alicante team, led by José Luis Ferre, showcased its favored standing within the organization during a strong performance in Alicante. In the opening game, they defeated Inter de Jaén from Andalusia by 3-0. Their following clashes pitted Xaloc Alacant against two Madrid-based powerchair teams, Parla Powerchair and FDI Madrid, resulting in decisive wins of 12-0 and 8-0 respectively. In the morning segment, Inter Jaén and FDI Madrid battled to a 0-0 draw, while Inter Jaén edged Parla 6-1 and FDI Madrid claimed a 6-0 victory in another strong showing.
With the conclusion of this Second National League Game Day, Córdoba’s Atomic teams and Alicante’s Xaloc Alacant share the top spot with nine points each. The two top contenders are already looking ahead to the next game day, scheduled to take place in Madrid on February 11, where they are expected to clash for the first time this season. Samuel García, a standout player from Callosa del Segura and a member of Xaloc Alacant, leads the scoring table with eight goals.
Beyond the athletic results, the day unfolded as a true social celebration with lively participation from fans and supporters. Local attendees at the Rafael Pastor pavilion discovered the growing appeal of electric chair football, a sport that blends competition with inclusive, community-driven joy and a sense of shared purpose in Alicante.
Electric chair football traces its roots back to France in the 1970s and has since developed into a multi-tier league with three divisions. The sport moved across Europe, reaching Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, and England, before the international federation took shape. In 2006, the International Federation of Electric Chair Football Associations (FIPFA) was established in Atlanta, United States, marking a global milestone for the discipline.
Xaloc Alacant, a reference club in futsal within the regional capital, emerged in 1982 and has since been a pioneer in powerchair football. The core feature of the game is that players navigate using motorized wheelchairs, while the ball-kicking action is performed by the chair itself. Each wheelchair is equipped with a robust bumper used to strike the ball and protect the player, while the ball’s size makes it difficult to trap beneath the chair, often leading to dynamic, ground-level action. The sport emphasizes inclusion and development, offering athletes with mobility differences a platform to compete, demonstrate skill, and pursue athletic growth. The vibrant atmosphere surrounding these matches underscores the community value that North American audiences in Canada and the United States can appreciate as the sport continues to expand internationally.