The FETRI, chosen as the best European triathlon federation in 2025
The Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI) has been recognized as the Best European Federation of the Year 2025 during the General Assembly of Europe Triathlon, an award that reinforces the weight of Spanish triathlon on the international scene.
This weekend, within the framework of the General Assembly and the annual Gala of European TriathlonSpain once again positioned itself at the top of continental triathlon.
La Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI) was chosen best European federation of the year, surpassing the bids from Poland and Italy in a vote that brought together representatives from the 49 federations members of the European body.
The award recognizes the overall work of a federation in different areas of sport: sporting results, organization of international events, federation management and development of triathlon in all its categories.
A recognition of the growth of Spanish triathlon
The award confirms the strong position that Spanish triathlon is experiencing, both at the elite and grassroots levels.
Over the last few years, Spain has established itself as one of the países más activos dentro del calendario europeo, with a constant presence in international competitions and a federative structure that promotes the growth of the sport.
The award was accepted by José Hidalgo, president of FETRI, accompanied by the general secretary Alicia GarcíaA representative from the Spanish embassy was also present at the event.
After receiving the award, José Hidalgo He highlighted the collective work behind the federation's success.
“It is a huge source of pride for the entire Spanish triathlon community to receive this award again, especially in a continent with almost fifty federations and with a level that gets higher every year,” he said.
The president of the federation also wanted to highlight the role of all the actors that are part of the national triathlon ecosystem: athletes, clubs, regional federations, coaches, organizers and the federation's own technical team.
Spain, a benchmark in European triathlon
Europe is the continent with the greatest weight within the world triathlon. It brings together 49 national federations and hosts some of the most important competitions on the international calendar, from World Series events to major long-distance events.
In this context, the recognition of the FETRI is not limited to sporting results. It also reflects the ccountry's organizational capacity to host international competitions and the development of projects that promote participation and the grassroots of triathlon.
In recent years, Spain has hosted numerous international championships, consolidating its position as one of the nerve centers of European triathlon.
An award that reinforces Spanish leadership
With this new award, the Spanish Federation of Triathlon It maintains its presence among the most influential federations on the international scene.
The recognition from Europe Triathlon confirms the strength of the Spanish model both in the sporting field and in the management of triathlon.
The result also reflects the current state of national triathlon, with a consolidated federation structure and a constant presence on the international calendar.
For Spanish triathlon, this award represents further support for a model that combines sporting results, event organization and the development of the sport at all levels.
