The Faycanes and Luchador@s teams won gold and bronze, respectively, in the competition that took place last weekend. Six teams from different collectives and municipal programs represented the city of Telde.
The mayor of Telde, Juan Antonio Peña, along with the Councilor for Sports, Cristhian Santana, and the Councilor for Social Services, Adela Álvarez, received the members of the awarded teams at the Casas Consistoriales. They congratulated them on their results and acknowledged the effort during the recent weeks of preparation.
The delegation from Telde included the teams Faycanes, Luchador@s, Ídolo de Tara, Volcanes de Rosiana, Aguadaldad, and Guerrer@s, belonging to various senior groups in the municipality. Among them are participants from the Telde Senior Center, the El Pilar de Malpaís Neighborhood Association, and the municipal Active Maintenance program.
The Neurolimpiadas combine physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and teamwork, promoting active living and coexistence among seniors. The City Council also recognized the participation of the other four teams.
Juan Antonio Peña highlighted the participants' enthusiasm and camaraderie, calling them a "mirror" for other generations and expressing pride in their achievements. "Seeing the eagerness with which our seniors participate and enjoy these activities is a source of pride," he stated.
Adela Álvarez emphasized the importance of offering adapted activities, noting that "Our seniors remind us that it's never too late to learn, stay active, and enjoy new experiences." She expressed the satisfaction of seeing them return happy and eager to repeat the experience.
Cristhian Santana focused on the preparation and the work of the municipal staff, thanking the dedication of the trainers. "These results are also the fruit of the participants' consistency and the work of our trainers," he pointed out.
The municipal representatives announced the next sporting event in Fuerteventura, in the municipality of Pájara, for the regional competition of the Neurolimpiadas 2026.
