El Club Bádminton Oviedo secured its fourth title at the Copa Iberdrola following a decisive victory on the final day of competition, according to regional reports. The tournament, which gathers top women’s club teams from across the nation, took place in Toledo, marking another milestone in the domestic calendar.
Road to the Championship and Final Dominance
The decisive weekend unfolded across intense rounds of matches featuring 12 clubs and 120 players, as detailed in reports from the Spanish Badminton Federation. In the days leading up to the final showdown, the Asturian squad navigated a demanding bracket that tested the depth of their roster.
According to coverage from Club Bádminton Oviedo, the team overcame Alicante Intercity 3-1 in the semifinal stage. That matchup required a strong response after Alicante claimed the opening encounter in four sets. Oviedo answered with three consecutive victories, propelled by performances from Kristina Sotomayor, Ruth Veiguela, Belén Soto, and Ágnes Klára Korosi.
Final Clash Against Vigo
In the final fixture against Escola Rosalía Vigo—referred to in federation accounts as C.E.R. Vigo—the Asturian club posted a 3-0 scoreline. The triumph featured doubles wins from Kristina Sotomayor paired with Ruth Veiguela, alongside Laura Álvarez paired with Ágnes Klára Korosi. The decisive third point was secured by young player Belén Soto, who made her debut in the tournament.
Reflecting on the victory, club delegate and member of the board Ángel Rodríguez noted that the achievement extends beyond the trophy cabinet. Speaking to club media, Rodríguez stated that every title adds a new chapter to the history of Asturian badminton and validates years of structured work from the youth ranks upward.
Individual Honors and Institutional Support
The tournament’s closing ceremony featured individual accolades acknowledging standout performances across multiple age categories. Kristina Sotomayor of Oviedo received the MVP Iberdrola Senior award, while Laura Santos of CB IES La Orden collected the honor in the absolute category. Additional youth prizes were awarded to Paula Hernán of CIDE in the Under-19 division, Blanca Rubio of Benalmádena in Under-17, and Sara Valdés of Astures in the category inferior to Sub17.
Representatives from sports institutions and corporate sponsors attended the presentation ceremony. Laura López, responsible for sports sponsorships at Iberdrola, highlighted the company’s backing of women’s sport. Additional attendees included Manuel Caperote, member of the board of the Spanish Badminton Federation, Daniel Sánchez, president of the Castilla-La Mancha Badminton Federation, and Miguel Ángel Polo, president of Club Bádminton Drop Toledo.
Next Steps for National Competitions
With the Copa Iberdrola concluded, participating clubs return to their respective league schedules and regional calendars. The Spanish Badminton Federation and participating teams will turn their focus toward upcoming national circuit fixtures and individual championships as the season progresses.
