The Sports Department of Lleida is organizing the 2nd edition of the Health and Sports Fair, held concurrently with the 14th 'Move against Cancer' walk, promoted by the Association against Cancer in Lleida. The joint event will take place on Sunday, November 8th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, at Plaça de la Llotja, aiming to promote healthy habits, physical activity, and solidarity among citizens.
The Councilor for Sports and Health, Jackson Quiñonez, highlighted that the fair aims to showcase the various sports disciplines practiced in the city with the participation of about twenty entities and clubs. He positively valued the union of actions "that heal us and bring us health benefits" and emphasized the fourteen editions of the walk, "showing the sensitivity and constant work of the organizing entity".
During the morning, open activities will be offered, such as Zumba sessions and health workshops. Participating entities include Dojo Umitem, Golf Lleida, Cecell, Krax, Fanatic Lleida, CEMP Pardinyes, Consell Esportiu del Segrià, Lleida UA, Club Gimnàstic Lleida, CN Lleida – rhythmic section, AEM, Skatia, Club Patina, Bike Aventura, EME escacs – Escacs Lleida, Live Style Project, Esport Femení Lleida, Vithas, Factoria D, and Donants de sang de Catalunya.
The president of the Association against Cancer in Lleida, Sisco Maranges, and the manager, Eva Figuera, have highlighted the sporting and solidarity event, now in its fourteenth edition, which aims to raise funds for the entity's services. Maranges expressed the desire for it to be "a celebration".
Deputy Mayor Carme Valls emphasized the walk's slogan, "And you, who do you move for?", stressing the importance of support for affected individuals. Eva Figuera thanked collaborating entities and companies, recalling the first walk in Granyena with 120 participants. Last year, 3,500 participants were registered in the Lleida region, and this year over 1,500 registrations are expected. She appealed to the health benefits of sports and the emotional aspect of the initiative.
The 14th edition will feature a performance by Pau Culleré, a participant in Eufòria and La Voz, who will perform the walk's anthem song. The singer is from Balaguer.
The CEO of XT Sports Events, Xavi de la Fuente, detailed the two routes, both starting and ending at Plaça de la Llotja: a five-kilometer route along the Segre river and through the city, and a ten-kilometer route that includes La Mitjana park. He also highlighted the role of volunteers and the provision of healthy refreshments.
The Association Against Cancer, with 70 years of experience, assisted over 1,300 people in the Lleida region in 2025, with 103 delegations, 812 volunteers, and 6,000 members.
