Canary Islands Crown its Champions: The Sports Elite of the Archipelago Achieves High Performance

Official resolution of the General Directorate of Sports recognizes a select group of athletes, while others are left at the door due to rigorous criteria.

The General Directorate of Sports of the Canary Islands has put the finishing touch to a meticulous evaluation process, granting the coveted status of High Performance to an outstanding group of athletes who promise to take the name of the archipelago to the top. After an exhaustive review of merits, the final resolution consolidates the hegemony of disciplines such as sailing and rhythmic gymnastics, confirming their dominance in the island's competitive landscape.

The honor list includes names that resonate strongly in Canarian sports. The soccer player Aleksandra Zaremba Kupiec tops the list, accompanied by the elegance of the rhythmic gymnast Thelma Iglesias Fernández Paradela and the sailor's skill in the water Ivan Palmero Hernandez. Rhythmic gymnastics shines again with Cynthia Ortega Guedeswhile athletics sees the speed of the hurdler recognized Lucia Morera Lopez. Sailing adds another talent with the sailor Manuel Florido Schamannthe aquatic grace of the artistic swimmer Vega Martínez Morales and skill on the ball Pili Orozco Núñez and Ainhoa Gómez González.

The official ratification of excellence extends to modalities that require precision, strength and impeccable team strategy. The candle celebrates the inclusion of Sofia Hernandez Hernandezacrobatic gymnastics recognizes Amaia Afonso Cabreraand the Olympic shot Manuel Francisco Rodríguez Perdomo. The sport of ball adds to Mario González Guzmánartistic gymnastics Stefano Fazi Saliceand athletics Pablo Hernandez Guerra. Artistic swimming stands out with Victoria Romero Martinmountain resistance with Valeria Hernandez Perezand rhythmic gymnastics with Valentina Bautista Herrero.

Basketball, a team sport par excellence, is rewarded by a solid block made up of Susana Redondo de Santa Ana, Malena Rodríguez Díaz-Casanova, Ainara García San Blas, Marta Rasines Rodríguez, Sofía María Cambreleng Pina, Mayte Elizma Ocurto Mendes and Aisha Mbengue Sánchez. Their cohesion and talent have catapulted them to this well-deserved recognition.

The resolution is enriched with talents that have dazzled in the highest level competitions and in endurance tests that test human limits. Rhythmic gymnastics adds to Karina Todorova Nikolovaathletics Brian Brito Espinosaand the open waters to Unai Cocera Cord. Handball applauds Ainara Quevedo Castellanovolleyball Blanca Martínez Gálvezand golf Nicolás Vida Reig. The ball recognizes Maria Hinojal Cerverathe paratriathlon Alejandro Meneses Mederosand chess Adhara Rodríguez Redondo. Artistic swimming is once again the protagonist with Sofía Méndez López-Socasand rhythmic gymnastics closes this chapter with Olaya Núñez Alonso. These Canarian athletes, now institutionally supported, will be able to combine their studies with the demands of elite competition.

However, the path to High Performance has not been without obstacles. The resolution of the General Directorate of Physical Activity and Sports has confirmed the rejection of numerous applications that did not comply with the strict regulations of the Decree 27/2024. Administrative errors and a rigorous technical interpretation of the merits have been the main obstacles. athletes like Lia Chloé de Torres and Amanda Padovani They saw their allegations rejected as they could not prove the political status of the Canary Islands with the required notice. Didn't make the cut either Hugo Latorre Vegawhose result in the Racer Cup lacked the rank of Spanish Championship, nor Mireya Suarez Martinwhose medal in rhythmic gymnastics was presented after the deadline.

Administrative rigor has also taken its toll on other talents. Lucía María Navarro Santana did not see his merit validated in the Murcia Grand Prix according to the established scale, and Hugo Sáez Bamberger presented an international cup in Loulé that was not assimilated to a World Cup or European Cup. Extemporaneity was the cause of exclusion for Alonso Pérez Fernández, Luis Wood Mesa, Catalina Carbajo Efimova, Moisés Baeza Álvarez and Noelia del Carmen Pérez Garcíawho registered their requests or allegations outside the established deadlines, without federative delays being a valid excuse.

In the team modalities, the licensing regulations became an insurmountable wall for a promising group. Carla Eyerusalem Hodgson Pérez, Gloria López Román and Gabriela de Vera García They were left out for competing with youth or sub-20 licenses in leagues that required an absolute license.

A similar situation affected water polo players Éder Saavedra Rodríguez and Daniela Palacín Pascualwhose applications were rejected for being submitted before the official conclusion of the season. Finally, athletes like Pablo Álvarez Bocea (cycling) and Martina Medina Mondejar (artistic swimming) did not achieve the status by obtaining fourth and sixth places, respectively, positions that did not meet the podium requirement demanded by the regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who grants High Performance status in the Canary Islands?
The General Directorate of Sports of the Canary Islands is the entity in charge of granting this official recognition.
What sports disciplines stand out in this new resolution?
Sailing and rhythmic gymnastics once again demonstrate their hegemony, being the disciplines with the greatest representation.
What criteria are used to award High Performance?
It is based on an exhaustive review of merits, compliance with strict regulations and the official rank of the competitions.
Why did some athletes not get recognition?
Mainly due to administrative errors, the presentation of merits after the deadline or for not complying with the competition rank requirements demanded by Decree 27/2024.
What does High Performance status mean for athletes?
It means institutional support that allows them to combine their studies with the demands of elite competition.
Are athletes from other modalities besides sailing and rhythmic gymnastics mentioned?
Yes, the resolution includes talents in football, athletics, artistic swimming, ball, basketball, handball, volleyball, golf, paratriathlon and chess.
What happens if an athlete submits their application after the deadline?
Applications submitted outside the established deadlines are rejected, as happened with several athletes mentioned.
Is the competition rank important to be considered High Performance?
Yes, it is a fundamental criterion. For example, a result in a Racer Cup without Spanish Championship rank is not enough.
What happens to team athletes whose applications were rejected?
In some cases, such as water polo, the application was rejected for being submitted before the season officially ended. In others, like basketball, an entire block was recognized.
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