Island Seniors Compete in Corralejo
Neuromajo 2025 Island Championship Kicks Off with an Opening Parade in Northern Fuerteventura
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura, through the Department of Social Action, launched the second edition of the Neuromajo project in March, in collaboration with the Neurolympic Association and all the municipalities of the island. After a series of training sessions and friendly matches, the island‑wide competition began today, 26 September, with an opening parade and inauguration ceremony in Corralejo (municipality of La Oliva).
The route took the 23 participating teams from Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen to Plaza Patricio Calero, where they displayed their enthusiasm for this new edition. The parade also featured a performance by Cotillo Joven.
Inauguration ceremony
The ceremony was opened by Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, who welcomed nearly 300 participants and the 32 coaches involved in this edition.
“We want to congratulate you for the effort, dedication and commitment you have shown to this project, which is so important for our community.”
Víctor Alonso, Councillor for Social Action, thanked all the people, municipalities and technicians who make Neuromajo 2025 possible.
Other officials who took part in the ceremony included:
- Isaí Blanco, Mayor of La Oliva
- David de Vera, Mayor of Puerto del Rosario
- Alejandro Jorge, Mayor of Pájara
- Councilors América Soto (Antigua), José Cerdeña (Betancuria), Noelia García (Tuineje), Jennifer Pérez (Puerto del Rosario), Joana Pérez (La Oliva) and Ángeles Acosta (Pájara)
- Representatives of Padilla Supermercados Spar
Additional island‑wide councillors and municipal representatives were also present.
Competing teams
- Antigua: “Las Elegidas”, “Imparables”
- Betancuria: “Virgen de La Peña”
- La Oliva: “A Por Todas”, “El Olivero”, “La Molina”, “La Tahona”, “Los Alisios”, “Las Guirre”
- Pájara: “Cofete”, “El Faro”, “L@s Atrevid@s”, “Pájara Se Mueve”, “Playas de Pájara”, “Amigos de Pájara”
- Puerto del Rosario: “Las Apañás”, “Las Baifas”, “Las Beletén”, “Los Picarones”, “Maxopuerto”
- Tuineje: “Camellito”, “L@s Cangrej@s”, “Las Moriscas”
Competition schedule
- 27 September (Saturday) – From 10:00 a.m., the first qualifying rounds will be held at the Experimental Farm of Pozo Negro (Antigua).
- 28 September (Sunday) – The final qualifying round starts at 10:00 a.m., followed by the semifinals and finals of each event, and the closing ceremony.
From the 23 island teams, one team per discipline will qualify for the regional final scheduled for December.
Sponsorship
Neuromajo 2025 benefits from the involvement of Padilla Supermercados Spar, whose agreement provides discount cards for healthy and essential products to all participants in this edition.