Cartuja Center CITEha has hosted the XXXVIII Gala del Deporte de Sevilla, in which the most relevant sports values and performances of individuals and entities in Sevilla have been awarded through a set of distinctions and recognitions promoted by the Ayuntamiento de Sevilla through the Instituto Municipal de Deportes.
The year 2024 has been a prominent and successful year for various sports categories. In this regard, the mayor of Sevilla, José Luis Sanz, has presented the award for a lifetime dedicated to sports, which has been awarded to Dr. Francisco Gallardo, the emotional Special Mention to two dear people who have recently passed away, Juan Antonio Arenas and Gabi Moise, and special mentions to the three Sevillian women who participated in the World Athletics Championships Sevilla’99, Lissete Ferri, Mari Paz Maqueda, and Julia Alba.
Likewise, the mayor emphasized that «we know the importance of sports for the people of Sevilla and that is why we are committed to improving the city’s sports facilities, without forgetting any district and investing to achieve top-notch facilities, because its athletes are top-notch. Furthermore, Sevilla is the best city in Southern Europe to host major sports events, we are a flagship worldwide, and its athletes are the ones who carry that flag in multiple international competitions.» He also concluded by thanking the sports entities and trainers in Sevilla.
Premio «Plaza de España»
To the person, entity, program, or initiative in Sevilla that has distinguished itself by a particularly relevant gesture of nobility or fair play in sports practice, that has made a special and significant contribution to eradicating violence in sports, or that has contributed to inclusion or social integration in sports.
-AES CANDELARIA
Mención Especial 1:
-CARRERA SOLIDARIA TUS KILÓMETROS NOS DAN VIDA
Premio Instituto Municipal de Deportes
To the educational center in the municipality of Sevilla that has stood out for its special contribution to the promotion and fostering of sports.
-CEIP VÉLEZ DE GUEVARA
Premio «Ciudad de Sevilla»
To the sports entity or association in the municipality of Sevilla that has distinguished itself the most for its special contribution to the promotion of sports, whether in promoting or organizing sports activities.
-Awarded to the 7 clubs present at the last Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sevillian clubs with Olympians
-Sincro Sevilla
-Náutico
-Gimnástico Hytasa
-Sevilla FC
Real Betis Balompié
Sevillian clubs with Paralympians
-Club Náutico Sevilla
-Remo Guadalquivir 86
-ONCE Andalucía
Menciones Especiales 2, 3 Y 4:
-CLUB NATACIÓN SINCRO SEVILLA
-UNIÓN DEPORTIVA BELLAVISTA
-CENTRO ANDALUZ DE MEDICINA DEL DEPORTE
Premio «Puente de Triana» Masculino/Femenino
To the promising Sevillian athlete, belonging to categories below the Absolute, who has distinguished himself the most for his progression and sports performance at the national and international level.
-SANTIAGO MONTERO BASTERRA
-OLIVIA SÁNCHEZ MORAL
Premio «Guadalquivir»
To the commercial firm or entity that has distinguished itself the most for its special promotion and collaboration with sports in Sevilla.
-KH7 LLOREDA
Mentions Special to People Working for Sports:
-MANUEL ROJAS, FROM UNIÓN DEPORTIVA CERRO
-JOAQUÍN BEJARANO, FROM POLICÍA LOCAL
-MIGUEL GÓMEZ, ÁREA DE MOVILIDAD
Special Mention (recently deceased):
-JUAN ANTONIO ARENAS (RUGBY)
-GABI MOISE (IMD)
Premio «Real Alcázar»:
To the team in the municipality of Sevilla that has distinguished itself the most in its sports-competitive performance at the national and international level.
-BOTE 2 SIN TIMONEL DE JAIME CANALEJO Y JAVIER GARCÍA
Premio «Torre del Oro al Mejor Deportista con Discapacidad» Masculino/Femenino:
To the athlete from Sevilla who has distinguished himself the most in his sports performance at the national and international level.
-ÁLVARO VALERA MUÑOZ VARGAS
-SARA FERNÁNDEZ ROLDÁN
Mención Especial 5:
To the three Sevillian women who participated in the World Athletics Championships Sevilla’99
-LISSETTE FERRI, MARI PAZ MAQUEDA Y JULIA ALBA
Premio «Al Mejor Deportista Sevillano» Masculino/Femenino:
To the athlete from Sevilla who has distinguished himself the most in his sports performance at the national and international level.
-JOSÉ JULIÁN GARCÍA DÍAZ
-ALISA OZHOGINA Y MARINA GARCÍA
Premio for a Lifetime Dedicated to Sports
To the person who, through their dedication, commitment, and exemplary sports life, is making Sevillian sports a reality.
-FRANCISCO GALLARDO
