The initiative's main objective is to promote and facilitate access to sports for young people in La Gomera. This edition offers various sports modalities, including native games and sports, to preserve the island's traditions and meet the demand of local athletes.
Island President Casimiro Curbelo emphasized the Council's commitment to "continue promoting sports practice and healthy lifestyle habits among the youngest." He recalled that for 2026, the Council has allocated over 580 thousand euros to sports projects and cooperation with island clubs.
For his part, the insular counselor for Sports and Youth, Guillermo Medina, detailed the variety of disciplines available, including chess, badminton, cross-country, futsal, judo, Canarian ball, table tennis, triathlon/duathlon, athletics, and beach volleyball.
All information regarding the calendar, age groups, and registration procedures is available in the sports section of the Cabildo de La Gomera website. Applications will be processed via email at juegoesescolares@lagomera.es.
The deadline for submitting applications for chess, badminton, cross-country, futsal, judo, Canarian ball, table tennis, and triathlon/duathlon is October 30th. For athletics, registration will open in March 2027, and for beach volleyball, between April and May 2027.
