Former Sporting player and coach Marcelino received absentia accolades due to Villarreal commitments.
His close associate, Iñaki Tejada, accepted the award on his behalf.
The event also honoured Telecable Gijón, a dominant force in women’s roller hockey, having won six European Cups, including the Intercontinental in February.
Sporting legends like Joaquín Alonso and other distinguished figures attended the ceremony,
underscoring the club’s rich sporting history and enduring community spirit-
Vicente Miera, José Manuel Díaz Novoa, Manolo Preciado or Abelardo Fernández with José Luis Garci are also this award other winners.