Lucentum Alicante Foundation and HLA Group Extend Sponsorship into 2023-24 Season
Lucentum Basketball Alicante Foundation and HLA Hospital Group have renewed their sponsorship agreement for the 2023-24 season, ensuring the club’s first men’s team will continue competing under the well-known HLA Alicante branding in the upcoming LEB Oro campaign. This continuation strengthens the visibility of both institutions and reinforces a shared commitment to competitive excellence and community impact in the region.
Entering the eighth year of collaboration, the ongoing alliance between the Lucentum project and the HLA Group has become a foundational pillar for the club’s growth and stability. Over the past seven seasons, Lucentum, operating as HLAPromotion, achieved significant milestones on its journey to the second division. The club celebrated a LEB Silver Cup victory, reached the LEB Silver Cup final, advanced to the Princess Cup final, and earned a semifinal berth that positioned it to aspire toward Liga Endesa. With the unwavering support of Grupo HLA, the Alicante team secured its place in LEB Oro and will line up as the fifth team in the league next season, maintaining a strong presence in the league’s competitive landscape.
At the signing ceremony, a line of respected leaders participated: Doctor Francisco Ivorra, head of the HLA Group; Dr. Concha Giner, medical director of HLA Vistahermosa; and Daniel Adriasola, president of the Lucentum Foundation. Their involvement underscored a shared dedication to the club, its supporters, and the broader community in Alicante. This gathering highlighted the sustained confidence from HLA in the club’s ambitions and its ability to translate sponsorship into measurable progress on and off the court.
Daniel Adriasola, President of the Lucentum Foundation, expressed sincere appreciation for eight consecutive years of sponsorship from Grupo HLA. He noted that HLA first welcomed the club in 2016 and has remained a steadfast ally ever since, contributing materially to the club’s expansion and its capacity to reach new competitive heights. The message emphasized the value of ongoing support and the commitment that has propelled the club’s development year after year.
According to the Lucentum Foundation’s leader, HLA has backed the club from the outset, enabling a critical step from LEB Plata to a more ambitious and competitive presence in LEB Oro. Special thanks were extended to group president Francisco Ivorra, to HLA as an organization, and to Dr. Concha Giner for their long-standing sponsorship and unwavering dedication to the club and its supporters.
Doctor Francisco Ivorra stated that HLA Alicante has established itself in the city as a notable sports landmark. He described the collaboration with the Lucentum Foundation as grounded in shared values such as teamwork, effort, excellence, and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. The sentiment reflected a mutual respect and alignment between the two organizations in pursuing athletic achievement and community impact.
Dr. Concha Giner reflected on the eight-year partnership, noting that each season brings renewed enthusiasm and a strengthened commitment. She affirmed that HLA Group and HLA Vistahermosa will continue to support the team and its fan base in pursuing the club’s goals, ensuring continuity and stability as the roster evolves.
The club expressed strong satisfaction with the partnership, viewing it as a catalyst for sustained progress toward ambitious objectives. Lucentum is actively planning its roster, with key signings aimed at elevating the squad’s quality relative to the previous season. The prevailing mood within the Lucentine community is one of optimism about what lies ahead, driven by a clear strategy to blend athletic development, community outreach, and sound governance as the season approaches. The collaboration is framed not merely as funding but as a comprehensive alliance that couples medical, logistical, and promotional resources with a shared mission to uplift basketball in Alicante and the broader region.