Stellar seniors' gala lights up Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura honored the commitment, dedication and values shown by nearly 300 senior participants of Neuromajo 2025 during a gala held on Saturday, 24 January, at the Palace of Training and Congresses of Fuerteventura.
The event marked the culmination of Neuromajo 2025, a project of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura’s Department of Social Action, in collaboration with the Neurolímpica Association, the island’s six municipalities and, this year, Padilla Supermercados SPAR.
Celebrating Seniors
President Lola García congratulated every participant, stating:
“This event celebrates dedication and, above all, the spirit of our seniors in a Neurolympic season, in which Fuerteventura, once again, has left its mark, showing that the Majorero spirit knows no bounds.”
Social Action counselor Víctor Alonso added:
“Today we celebrate minds, paths and bravery. The Neuromajo gala is meant to recognize daily effort, perseverance and the inspiration that sustains us as an exemplary island.”
He also thanked the Neurolímpica 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 six municipalities attended, accompanying the winners on stage. Present were:
- Mayor David de Vera (Puerto del Rosario) and councilor Jenifer Pérez
- Mayor Enrique Cerdeña (Betancuria) and councilor José Cerdeña
- Mayor Alejandro Jorge (Pájara) with councilors José Benito and Kathaisa Rodríguez
- Mayor Isaí Blanco (La Oliva) and councilor Joana Pérez
- Councilors David Herrera and Noelia García (Tuineje)
Award Winners
- Comradeship Award – Domingo Paula (Puerto del Rosario)
- Good Vibe 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 were given to the ‘Friends of Pájara’ team, sub‑champions at the Canary level, and to the coaches from each municipality.
Looking Ahead
Founders of the Neurolimpiads, Óscar Morales and Besay Rodríguez, announced that the next edition will open with an inaugural ceremony in Caleta de Fuste (Antigua), followed by the island competition on 16–18 October in Tuineje.
The NeuroCanarias event is scheduled for 20–22 November in Pájara.
The Commitment Award was presented to Padilla Supermercados SPAR for its collaboration on this edition.
Entertainment
The evening also featured musical performances by the Ariadna Simó company and lively humor from the TV characters Panchita and Servando of the program En Otra Clave.