In its fifth edition, the SPAR Gran Canaria Youth Talent Scholarship has awarded the young 11-year-old jiu-jitsu athlete Daniela Moreno Almeida, who has been chosen for her career, as the current world and European champion in the children's category. , and for his potential career in the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a contact sport that focuses on self-defense.
The SPAR Gran Canaria supermarket chain has formalized today, together with the young athlete and her family, the granting of this scholarship, which will cover all participation and travel expenses for the young woman and her parents to the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship (ADWPJJC). , which will be held in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and the IBJJF European Championship, which will be held in Dublin (Ireland). Both tests will take place later this year. Daniela Moreno's candidacy stood out for her great sports skills, the young woman combining good results in her school studies with unbeatable results in her sports competitions, having achieved a total of 21 gold medals in the 19 national and international championships in which she has participated. participated.
Thanks to the award of the SPAR Gran Canaria Youth Talent Scholarship, Daniela Moreno will be able to participate again this year in the two most important international competitions, where she will seek to revalidate her titles as world and European champion in the children's category. The young woman's family highlighted "the importance of the granting of this scholarship by SPAR Gran Canaria, since without this help Daniela's participation in these tests would not have been possible, which will surely mark her future both athletically and personally. ”.
As part of the corporate social responsibility program, SPAR Gran Canaria maintains this annual endowment, intended for young talents from our land who stand out in cultural or sports disciplines, and who find with this aid important support for their studies, preparation and career opportunities. projection in the practice of their disciplines.
Thus, the last edition of the scholarship was awarded to the young windsurfer Bruno Bárbara Tor, who was able to cover all the expenses of the trip and his participation in the World Windsurfing Championship, where he revalidated his title as world champion in the techno modality and sub category. -17.
The third edition of the scholarship also promoted the talent of the young gymnast and jumper María Juste Marrero, supporting her preparation and attendance at various regional and national competitions. In the second call, held in 2019, the scholarship was awarded to the young violinist from Jinámar, Gabriel Meneses Franco, contemplating the purchase of his first luthier violin, as well as the enrollment of his studies at the Professional Conservatory of Music of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during the six years of his musical training, with all the teaching material necessary for his studies: books, strings and scores, as well as his transportation costs to the Conservatory. Likewise, the first edition of the scholarship was awarded to the young chess player Jenny Sanabria, who covered her travel expenses and participation in the Individual World Chess Championship, held in Greece in 2018, with her endowment.
Those interested in consulting the full verdict of the 5th edition of the SPAR Gran Canaria Youth Talent Scholarship can access it through the following link: https://spargrancanaria.es/beca-talento-spar-gran-canaria-2024/.
About SPAR Gran Canaria
SPAR Gran Canaria is the only supermarket chain with 100% Canarian capital present in the 21 municipalities of the Island. In a total of 195 establishments, SPAR Gran Canaria offers fresh 'KM' products. 0' of the highest quality, which make it a leader in the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables.
