Neuromajo 2026 Gala Honors This Year's Participants
A night of celebration for nearly 300 participants, rewarding the values of inspiration, camaraderie, and the neuro‑Olympic spirit
Fuerteventura paid tribute to the commitment, dedication, and values demonstrated by almost 300 senior island residents who took part in Neuromajo 2025. The ceremony was held on Saturday, 24 January, at the Palace of Training and Congresses of Fuerteventura.
The gala marked the culmination of Neuromajo 2025, a project of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura through the Department of Social Action, in collaboration with the Neurolympic Association, the six island municipalities, and this year’s sponsor Padilla Supermercados SPAR.
President Lola García congratulated every participant, stating:
“This event celebrates dedication and, above all, the spirit of our seniors during a neuro‑Olympic season, in which Fuerteventura once again leaves its mark, proving that the Majorero spirit knows no limits.”
Social Action Councilor Víctor Alonso added:
“Today we celebrate minds, journeys, and bravery. The Neuromajo gala recognizes daily effort, perseverance, and the inspiration that sustains us as an exemplary island.”
He also thanked the Neurolympic Association, the municipalities, and Padilla Supermercados SPAR “for believing in the project from the start,” as well as the coaches and participants.
Representatives from all Fuerteventura municipalities attended, accompanying the award winners on stage. Present were:
- Mayor David de Vera and councilor Jenifer Pérez of Puerto del Rosario
- Mayor Enrique Cerdeña and councilor José Cerdeña of Betancuria
- Mayor Alejandro Jorge and councilors José Benito and Kathaisa Rodríguez of Pájara
- Mayor Isaí Blanco and councilor Joana Pérez of La Oliva
- Councilors David Herrera and Noelia García of Tuineje
Awards
- Companionship Award – Domingo Paula (Puerto del Rosario)
- Good Vibes Award – Fefita Navarro (Betancuria)
- Inspiration Award – Amelia Sánchez (Antigua)
- Effort Award – Roberto Benítez (Pájara)
- Overcoming Award – Herminio González
- Evolution Award – Antonia Quesada (Tuineje)
Additional recognitions:
- The team “Friends of Pájara” received a commendation for finishing as Canary Islands runners‑up.
- Coaches from each municipality were also honored.
- Commitment Award – Padilla Supermercados SPAR for its collaboration in this edition.
Future Editions
Founders of the Neurolympics, Óscar Morales and Besay Rodríguez, announced that the next edition will open with an inaugural ceremony in Caleta de Fuste (Antigua). The island‑wide competition will take place on 16–18 October in the municipality of Tuineje, while NeuroCanarias will be held in Pájara on 20–22 November.
Entertainment
The seniors also enjoyed an evening of live music performed by the Ariadna Simó company and a comedy segment featuring the characters Panchita and Servando from the television program “En Otra Clave.”