Marc Márquez and artistic swimmer Iris Tió have been named Spain’s top athletes for 2025 in the annual National Sports Awards. The awards recognize elite competition results alongside contributions to sports values and grassroots promotion across 175 evaluated candidatures.
National Awards Recognize Márquez and Tió for Historic 2025 Seasons
MotoGP rider Marc Márquez received the Rey Felipe award following his ninth world title. The championship marked his seventh in the premier class of motorcycle racing, coming after multiple injuries and operations. In historical standings, only Giacomo Agostini and Ángel Nieto sit ahead of him. Iris Tió collected the Reina Letizia distinction after capturing four medals at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, highlighted by gold medals in both solo free and duet free routines. Her solo free victory marked the first time a Spanish athlete won gold in that event at a world championship, complemented by bronze medals in technical solo and technical team events.
Rising Stars and Fair Play Honored in Madrid
The awards jury also recognized emerging competitors and sportsmanship values across several disciplines. Para-swimmer Anastasiya Dmytriv secured the Princesa Leonor award for athletes under 18, following her world championships in the 100-meter breaststroke SB8 and the mixed 4×100 medley relay. Cyclist Paula Ostiz received the Rey Juan Carlos award as the breakthrough athlete of the year after claiming junior world and European road racing titles. Handball goalkeeper Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas earned the Reina Sofía award for fair play after asking a referee to overturn the expulsion of an opponent during a world championship match.
🚨¡MARC MÁRQUEZ e IRIS TIÓ, mejores deportistas de 2025!🇪🇸El campeón del mundo de @MotoGP y la ganadora de 4 medallas en los Mundiales de natación artística, han sido galardonados por el jurado de los Premios Nacionales del @deportegob pic.twitter.com/gkJBSPMklZ
Collective Trophies and International Champions
The Spanish men’s waterpolo national team received the Copa Barón de Güell following their world championship title in 2025. In international categories, Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez won the Trofeo Comunidad Iberoamericana after taking outdoor and indoor world titles, while Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis collected the Trofeo Unión Europea following a similar sweep of world gold medals in outdoor and indoor competition.
Grassroots Programs and Lifetime Achievement Accolades
Institutional development awards highlighted community initiatives and long-standing careers in athletics. The Relevo Paralímpico program earned the Infanta Sofía award for scouting athletes with disabilities, while Convive Fundación Cepaim received the Copa Stadium for community health and social integration projects through sport. The city council of Torrevieja was honored by the Consejo Superior de Deportes for hosting 150 sporting events and 60 team training camps. The University of Castilla-La Mancha received the Joaquín Blume trophy for its dual-career student support program. Fructuoso López, founder and president of Joma Sport, received the National Award for Arts and Applied Sciences to Sport for building the equipment brand since 1965 to reach over 140 countries. Alpinist Carlos Soria concluded the list with the Francisco Fernández Ochoa award for lifetime achievement, having reached the summit of Mount Manaslu in Nepal at age 86 during 2025 to become the person of greatest age to crown twelve eight-thousand-meter peaks.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 National Sports Awards
Who presides over the ceremony and when will it take place?
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be presided over by the Reyes at a forthcoming date.
How many candidates were evaluated by the jury?
The jury evaluated a total of 175 candidate submissions put forward by institutions, athletes, and professionals across the sector.
When were the National Sports Awards established?
The National Sports Awards were instituted in 1982 to recognize individuals and organizations excelling in physical activity development and competitive results.
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