The bronze medal obtained by the Ciego de Ávila Futsal team in the 2025 National Championship is an achievement that transcends the colour of the metal. For a rejuvenated and rebuilding team, this medal represents a strategic and emotional victory, comparable even to the gold won in the previous edition.

After the loss of key players following last year’s title, the Avilanian squad demonstrated that its quarry of young talents is more alive than ever. Players like Iker Pérez, whose performance was decisive in key moments, symbolise this new era of renewal and promise. The departure of experienced figures forced the team to trust in young players, many of them coming from the province’s lower categories.

This context makes the bronze an even more valuable triumph, as it reflects the effectiveness of the local quarry and the adaptability of the technical staff. Players like Iker embody the spirit of this team. Their contribution in key moments suggests that, despite their youth, they possess the maturity to assume leadership on the court. This type of profile is essential to sustain the team’s medal-winning legacy.

Ciego de Ávila has a solid sporting tradition. This culture of sporting excellence serves as a breeding ground for less visible disciplines, like futsal, to prosper. The team knew how to overcome external expectations. After winning gold in 2024, the pressure to repeat the success was high, but the bronze demonstrates that they knew how to manage the transition towards a new competitive cycle without losing their combative essence.

Futsal in Cuba has gained relevance in recent years, especially in youth categories, as evidenced in the national qualifying tournaments. The bronze medal of Avilanian futsal in 2025 is a testament to resilience and planning. In a sport where constant renewal is key, this team demonstrated that even with profound changes, the competitive identity endures. Medals like this one, won with sweat and youth, taste like gold.

The message is clear: “Ciego de Ávila remains a futsal powerhouse on the Island.” Cienfuegos took the gold medal and is the new national champion, while Santiago de Cuba achieved the silver medal.
Photo: Taken from the Facebook profile of the Inder in Ciego de Ávila.