Los Amigos de Pájara win the Neuromajo island final in Pozo Negro
Opening ceremony and venue
Following the inaugural parade in Corralejo on Friday, the Experimental Farm of Pozo Negro hosted the 2025 Neuromajo Island Championship over the weekend. Nearly 300 senior participants from across the island took part in an intense two‑day event.
Competition format
During Saturday and Sunday, teams competed in four physical‑mental challenges:
- Relays
- Canary Ring (Aro Canario)
- Numbers and Letters (Cifras y Letras)
- Letter Race (Carrera de Letras)
The atmosphere was marked by camaraderie and active participation.
Teams qualifying for the regional final
Four teams earned the right to compete in the regional final, scheduled for December in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Gran Canaria):
- Camellitos (Tuineje) – 4th place
- Las Elegidas (Antigua) – 3rd place
- Las Apañás (Puerto del Rosario) – 2nd place
- Amigos de Pájara – Champions, 1st place
Award ceremony
The medals were presented by:
- Lola García, President of the Fuerteventura Island Council
- Víctor Alonso, Councillor for Social Action
- Mayors Alejandro Jorge (Pájara), Enrique Cerdeña (Betancuria), Matías Peña (Antigua) and Candelaria Umpiérrez (Tuineje)
- Councilors América Soto (Antigua), Jenifer Pérez (Puerto del Rosario), Joana Pérez (La Oliva), Ángeles Acosta (Pájara), José Cerdeña (Betancuria), Noelia García and Pedro Rodríguez (Tuineje)
Other island and municipal representatives were also in attendance.
About Neuromajo 2025
Neuromajo 2025 is a project of the Fuerteventura Island Council, carried out in collaboration with the six municipal governments of the island and the Neurolympic Association. It aims to promote active and healthy ageing among participants. This edition received additional support from Padilla Supermercados Spar.
Looking ahead
The Island Corporation thanks all involved entities, participants, and coaches. Preparations are already underway for the third edition, which will introduce new challenges and tests. The launch event will take place in Caleta de Fuste (Antigua), with the competition itself scheduled for the municipality of Tuineje.