Milagros Tolón highlights the impact of the "Marca España" (Brand Spain) after the historic success at the World Athletics Championships in Torun

 

The Minister of Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Milagros Tolón, received in Madrid to Real Federación Española de Atletismo to commemorate the five medals won in the Campeonato del Mundo indoor track in Torun, the second best historical performance in the country.

 

Consolidation of international sports competitiveness

 

During the official ceremony, the minister Milagros Tolón He emphasized that the results obtained in Polonia They are a reflection of an efficient management model: “It is very gratifying to see that when things are well thought out and done, the results follow. That when we all row in the same direction, with respect and loyalty, triumphs come,” the minister told the medalists. Paula Sevilla, Carmen Avilés, Daniela Fra, Blanca Hervás y Rocío Arroyo.

 

The Spanish delegation reached the sixth place in the global medal table, consolidating the Spanish athletics as a benchmark of excellence in high-level competition. The CEO of the RFEA, Carlota CastrejanaHe defined this discipline as a “sport of sports”, where the teamwork It constitutes the fundamental pillar of strategic success.

 

For her part, the team captain, Paula SevillaHe emphasized that the attitude of the national athletes on the track “makes the difference and creates a Spain brand which other countries are already taking note of,” also highlighting the generational shift with young athletes who already hold world championship medals.

 

 

Athlete / Team	Discipline	Medal
Mariano García	1500m	Gold
Quique Llopis	60m hurdles	Silver
Mixed 4x400 relay	4x400m	Silver
Mohamed Attaoui	800m	Bronze
Women's 4x400 relay	4x400m	Bronze

 

Strategic investment and support for the federal model

 

The strengthening of the sports structure has received unprecedented financial backing. According to data provided by the Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, in the last eight years of the legislature of Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez, the federations have received a figure higher than the 876 millones de euros channeled through the CSD.

 

The minister highlighted that, in the comparison between the 2018 and 2025 fiscal years, Funding has almost doubledThis budget increase has allowed for the development of specific programs such as the National Relay Plan, integrated into the program CSD Team España.

 

• Accumulated investment: More than 876 million euros for federations.
• Budget growth: Doubling of funds between 2018 and 2025.
• Key programs: Boost to National Relay Plan to guarantee a competitive future.
• Representation: Presence of the president of the Comisión de Igualdad y Diversidad from the RFEA, Maribel García.

 

“It’s a great project that is leading this specialty to its best results,” he concluded. Milagros Tolón, reaffirming the government's commitment to the professionalization and international projection of Spanish athletes.

 

Keys and frequently asked questions about the success of Spanish athletics

 

How many medals did the Spanish team win at the World Championships in Torun?

The Spanish team achieved a total of five medals (one gold, two silver and two bronze medals), which represents the second best performance in their history at an indoor World Championship.

 

How much funding do sports federations receive?

Under the current management of Gobierno de España, the federations have received more than 876 millones de euros the CSDdoubling annual funding compared to 2018.

 

What specific program has boosted relay results?

Success in relay races is largely attributed to National Relay Plan, an initiative integrated into the program CSD Team España to promote this specialty.