Tarragona named Best Sports City at the Gigantes del Basket Awards

The city council received the Gigante Institutional Support award for its commitment to basketball and high-level sports events.

Generic image of a trophy at a sports awards gala.
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Generic image of a trophy at a sports awards gala.

The Tarragona City Council was honored this Monday, February 16, with the Gigante Institutional Support award as the best sports city during the annual gala held in Madrid.

The award, presented by the specialized magazine Gigantes del Basket, recognizes Tarragona's dedication to sports development. The City Councilor for Sports, Mario Soler, accepted the trophy at the Endesa headquarters from Lucila Pascua, president of the Women's Basketball Players Association.

"Tarragona's excellent location and quality facilities have led us to host top-level events."

Mario Soler · Councilor for Sports
The city has recently hosted the ACB Catalan League and the Minicopa Endesa. Looking forward, Tarragona is set to host the Copa de la Reina, further establishing its role as a key hub for Spanish basketball in its 38th year of these prestigious awards.