This initiative promoted by the town council was also the setting for the screening of the documentary '8 Islas'
The XVI Alajeró Sports Gala took place this Friday, November 28 in the multipurpose hall of 'La Junta' in Playa de Santiago, recognizing in this edition as in previous ones groups, athletes and entities related to sports that, due to their merits and efforts, are deserving of this municipal recognition.
As a way to unite generations, create community and ratify that sport in the municipality transmits values such as respect, camaraderie and dedication, public recognition has been given to people, clubs and sports activities that for various reasons have stood out in the last twelve months in the development of their concerns, all of them related to sports.
This is how it was done with the Aguleme Drago Volleyball Club where the constant work in the base categories stands out, promoting the passion for this sport both on the track and on the beach under the direction of Silvia Noguertaking the name of La Gomera to the top of this sporting activity.
It has also been recognized La Junta Maritime Sports Club whose base teams have achieved important triumphs in children's and junior categories. This sports group from Playa de Santiago is considered a family that has united players, coaches and families for many years. During this section of recognition, the Club itself wanted to take a moment to recognize Manuel de los Reyes Mora Padilla “who with his talent and dedication with his photography and through social networks has been able to capture plays, triumphs, emotions and the sporting spirit that represents the club.”
It was also recognized Antonio Arzola Mederos, who took his first steps in football in the aforementioned club and today is in the chain of affiliates of CD Tenerife SAD.
There was also no lack of recognition Bahía Santiago Sports Club of Playa de Santiago for being one of the great football references in La Gomera. Competing in the Canarian Preferential Category The group has demonstrated its determination, its discipline and its love for football since its creation.
During the Gala there was an emotional recognition and remembrance of Eliseo Acevedo Barrera, a person who left an indelible mark in the Playa de Santiago region for his selfless dedication to building community, values and opportunities for many young people and families. Since he recently died, it is noted that his example is still alive, especially among the teams and people who were able to share with him.
Considered the 'soul of football in the municipality, the trajectory of the Alajeró Sports Union, which was promoted to First Regional in 2017 and has always maintained a line of constant work and sports support, especially among the youngest.
Padel also had its emotional recognition through the Tecina Sports Club. A sports group that has achieved important successes in its career, such as promotion to the First Category of Canarian paddle tennis and as organizer of the V Paddle Open for Christmas in collaboration with the Hotel Jardín Tecina with the participation of players from all over the Canary Islands.
The dedication and passion for Ornithology has earned the ATajonaje Ornithological Association. Representative in regional and national championships, who has carried the name of Alajeró and La Gomera in prestigious events. As well as for the organization of competitions such as the First Ornithological Championship of the Island or recently the XX Ornithological Championship of the Canary Islands.
It has also been recognized Altamache Mountaineers Club, an entity that promotes hiking and the conservation of the natural heritage of La Gomera and for its promotion of respect for nature and giving the possibility of knowing in depth the natural ins and outs of La Gomera to many people who participate in its activities.
There was space in the section for recognition of Trail Running when recognizing the Gomera Trail Club, as a community passionate about this activity and the organization of events related to these practices such as training and participation in regional, island and local activities.
Also cycling with the 'Santiago Platoon, The local cycling team was born under the umbrella of the Cueva Honda Cycling Club, which was presented in 2015 and has since been an engine of dynamization in the southern area of La Gomera for cycling among young people. There was also recognition of Aurelio González Méndez, a member of this club who was present at important moments in the life of this club and a selfless collaborator in many of its activities.
It's time for the emblematic Our Lady of El Paso Hunter Society. Their work, although silent, has contributed to the maintenance and improvement of the municipality's natural spaces, the promotion of respect for Nature and collective work. It was also recognized in the field of sport hunting Ángel Ayose Herrera Martín and Ricardo Mesa Arzola who managed to be classified for the 2025 Canary Islands Hunting Championship, obtaining a fifth position.
Also recognized throughout the event was Atlético San Roque Veterans, a team that is characterized by its commitment to the community and passion for football, organizing friendly events and gatherings that promote integration and enjoyment of the sport.
Motorsports also had their place with the recognition of Guanicoy Automobile Sports Club which, represented by the driver Carlos Alexis Ramos Arzola, has stood out in the field of mountain motorsports in the Canary Islands, reaching the Canary Islands Mountain Championship in Category 2 in its first season.
And at Club Gomera Racing as a pioneering team in motorsports in La Gomera created in 1985. Also as a collective organizer of activities such as the Rallysprint La Gomera and the Subida Hermigua – La Gomera among others. Thirty years as a reference for motors on the Island.
The role played by the Island Delegation of Referees of La Gomera and especially to the local referee, Fermin Rodriguez Martin for his outstanding career and for his role as mediator, guide and example of commitment to sport in the municipality.
And at El Sebadal Diving Club, an entity dedicated to scuba diving and the preservation of the marine environment, organizer of dives and seabed cleaning activities on different beaches in the municipality. Their contribution to the conservation of the ecosystem and promotion of environmental education also makes them worthy of recognition.
The perseverance and selfless effort of the promotion and practice of chess in the municipality was also appreciated. Marcell Baartz, which has given multiple workshops to promote the learning of this discipline in the town.
Already Rebotica Alajeró Trail Team as a community passionate about Trail Running in La Gomera, creating a perfect symbiosis between sport and love of nature, organizing training and participating in events in different territorial areas.
Screening of the documentary '8 Islands'
During the event, the documentary '8 Islas' was screened for the first time in the municipality. A work that analyzes and shows official football in each of the eight Canary Islands in the regional category up to the first division stadiums themselves.
The 30-minute documentary explores the identity, collective memory and passion that unites Canarians through the ball in places such as squares, neighborhoods and small and large soccer fields under the direction of journalists Andrés Arencibia and Carlos Pérez.
The Alajeró City Council appreciates the effort and dedication of these entities, clubs, people and groups that dedicate much of their time to the promotion, practice and dissemination of sport, representing the majority of the municipality.
