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Sabadell Sports Festival to Crown Athlete of the Year

The gala, held at the Teatre Principal, features a wide variety of finalists, with a notable presence of aquatic athletes.

Generic image of a sports trophy, symbolizing victory and recognition.
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Generic image of a sports trophy, symbolizing victory and recognition.

The Sabadell Sports Festival is set to crown the new Athlete of the Year this Thursday at the Teatre Principal, with a list of finalists notable for its diverse disciplines and strong representation from aquatic sports.

The event, scheduled to begin at 7 PM, seeks a successor to the previous winner, who will not be able to defend her title. Following a previous edition heavily influenced by the Paris Olympic Games, this year's selection of candidates showcases greater variety, with seven out of ten finalists coming from aquatic disciplines.
Among the contenders for the award, prominent figures include Sergi Cabanas, a water polo player for CN Sabadell, who previously won the award at the 69th Festival. In 2025, Cabanas was a key player for the Spanish national team that secured gold at the World Championship in Singapore and won the Cup with JUG Dubrovnik in Croatia before returning to his home club.
Another top candidate is Nona Pérez, a water polo player for CN Sant Andreu, recognized as one of Europe's best by European Aquatics. Pérez won the Copa de la Reina and the Champions League with her team, being named MVP in the final against Astralpool CN Sabadell, and earned a world bronze medal in Singapore with the Spanish national team.
The list of water polo players is completed by Irene González from Astralpool CN Sabadell, champion of the Women's División de Honor and Champions League runner-up, who also secured a bronze at the Singapore World Championship. In artistic swimming, Txell Ferré of CN Sabadell won gold at the European Championship and three bronzes at the World Championship in 2025.
Adapted swimming is represented by Óscar Salguero of CN Sabadell, a world champion in the 4x100 mixed medley and bronze medalist in the 100 breaststroke SB8, recognized by the Consejo Superior de Deportes for his dual excellence. Also featured are Sergio de Celis and Diego Mira, both from CN Sabadell, who have excelled in swimming with international achievements and national records, respectively.
Outside of aquatic sports, finalists include Aïcha Camara, a footballer for FC Barcelona, who debuted with the first team and was a European U-19 champion. In squash, Iker Pajares of Club Tennis Sabadell earned a bronze at the European Championship and his fifth individual Spanish title. Finally, 'Chus' Oviedo of Club Tir Sabadell, a shooter from Badia, broke a national record and became a Spanish champion in several air rifle events.
Regarding entities, the candidates for the award are Tennis Sabadell, Cercle Sabadellès 1856, Centre d'Esports Sabadell, Club Esgrima Jaume Viladoms, CE Gadex, OAR Gràcia, FS Sabadell Femení, Joventut Atlètica de Sabadell, Motor Club, and Societat Coral Colón. The gala will also recognize promising athletes and promotional entities.

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