Over the next three years, the Spanish Basketball Federation will operate under a refreshed organizational model, supported by a new partner in medical oversight. HM Hospitales will be the official provider responsible for medical evaluations and health insurance coverage for players and coaching staff across the Spanish basketball teams. In line with this ongoing agreement, HM Hospitales conducted the initial medical checks alongside FEB leaders, with the collaboration formalized on site at HM Sanchinarro. The moment was marked by the appearance of Juan Abarca Cidón and Jorge Garbajosa, who presented the new alliance.
Abarca Cidón stated that safeguarding the health of every athlete within the Spanish Basketball Team family is a source of pride and a clear reflection of teamwork, sacrifice, and effort. Garbajosa stressed the importance of a dependable partner when health is at stake, particularly as the federation faces a demanding calendar. He reflected on the team’s 100th anniversary and emphasized that excellence in performance must be matched by excellence in medical care.
Three challenging years
HM Hospitales steps into its role as the official medical provider for the federation during upcoming engagements of the senior men’s team. The squad will begin with a trip to Reykjavik to face Iceland on February 23, followed by a home match against Italy on February 26 in Cáceres. Through this partnership, HM Hospitales brings its extensive network of centers and a workforce exceeding 6,500 professionals to the effort, ensuring robust medical support across 48 care centers. The president of HM Hospitales also hinted at potential joint innovation projects that could leverage basketball’s broad reach to promote healthy lifestyle habits and positive societal values.
Garbajosa underscored the crucial role HM Hospitales will play in the coming three years, noting the need for reliable, high-quality service to keep athletes safe and confident. From now until 2025, Spanish basketball teams will participate in major events including the 2023 World Cup, the 2023 Women’s EuroBasket, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and both the men’s and women’s 2025 European Games. This calendar highlights the commitment to health as a foundational element of peak performance, with medical teams ready to support athletes across a demanding schedule. Hospitales