The Xunta of Galicia is promoting these awards that recognize the most outstanding athletes, teams, entities, and professionals in Galician sports during the past year 2025. The distinctions range from high-level achievements to the promotion of grassroots sports, inclusion, and the encouragement of physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
In the category of best female athlete, the award goes to athlete Ana Peleteiro, while for the male category, the honor is for canoeist Jaime Duro. For athletes with disabilities, Susana Rodríguez Gacio (triathlete) and Nicolás Martínez (canoeist) will be recognized, and the genuine team of Racing Club Villalbés will receive a special distinction.
As best revelation athletes, basketball player Inés Sotelo and motorsport driver Christian Costoya will be awarded. Regarding teams, Club Balonmán Porriño will be distinguished as the best women's team and Real Club Celta de Vigo as the best men's team.
Other recognitions include best coach Claudio Giráldez, gymnastics judge Zeltia García as best referee/judge, communicator Terio Carrera for his informative work, the cycling event O Gran Camiño as best sports event, Pescamar for sports sponsorship, Martín Jácome and the Galician Handball Federation for fair play, and the Agrupación Deportiva Baixo Miño for promoting grassroots sports.
Furthermore, the Galicia Saudable Awards will honor the Concello de Pastoriza (municipal sports schools), the association Bolboretas A Coruña Dragon Boat BCS, and the CPI Dr López Suárez de Friol for their work in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
