This award recognizes his extensive seven-decade career dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of Canarian wrestling, considered an identity hallmark of the islands. Born in Gáldar in 1932, 'Borito' has witnessed and participated in the evolution of this traditional sport.
His involvement with Canarian wrestling began as an athlete for two decades, with his career spanning both the Canary Islands and Venezuela. During his time in the South American country (1957-1959), he helped spark interest in the sport among Canarian emigrants.
Later, his passion extended to study and dissemination. 'Borito' became a profound expert on Canarian wrestling, writing numerous articles and participating in activities to promote its characteristics and history, both within the islands and abroad.
Parallel to his sports career, he has developed an extensive literary career, particularly in poetry. His published works exceed twenty, including titles like La flecha en el camino (1962) and Poema de la lucha canaria y de la Historia (1964), as well as works on Canarian culture.
As a disseminator, he collaborated with media outlets such as Diario de Las Palmas, La Provincia, and El Día, gave courses in Cuba, and participated in international congresses, expanding the presence of Canarian wrestling beyond the islands.
His work has been crucial in preserving testimonies from wrestlers of different generations, documenting the cultural dimension of Canarian wrestling. In February 2025, he presented his poetry collection Periplo at the Antonio Padrón House-Museum in Gáldar.
The Pedro Molina Award is one of the specific distinctions for traditional and indigenous Canarian sports within the Canarian Sports Awards. 'Borito' succeeds Dr. Antonio Ramos Gordillo in receiving this honor. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, November 13, at the Pérez Galdós Theater in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, coinciding with the Canary Islands Physical Activity and Sports Fair (ExpoDeca 2026).
