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MARBELLA’S top private hospital has thrown its weight behind one of Europe’s biggest fitness festivals – promising to keep the athletes in tip-top shape.
Quirónsalud Marbella has signed up as a sponsor of the Marbella Championship 2025, a high-octane CrossFit spectacular running from October 3–5.
More than 1,200 athletes from 48 countries will descend on the Costa del Sol, battling it out across 20 gruelling categories – from open-water swims and mountain runs to brutal resistance tests – at the Parque del Mediterraneo.
Bosses claim that the tie-up will cement Marbella’s reputation as an international sports tourism destination and demonstrate the hospital’s commitment to the health, fitness and well-being of the region.
The hospital added that the sponsorship was part of a larger effort to promote healthy habits in the community.
Athletes’ medical lifeline
Throughout the event, Quirónsalud will roll out its bespoke “Hospitality” programme, designed for international tourists who run into health problems during their stay.
Athletes can get free prescriptions, home visits and hospital referrals from a multilingual call center.
The doctors also gave tips to athletes on injury prevention and how they can perform better.
The doctors also gave tips to athletes on injury prevention and how they can perform better.
On Thursday October 2, the hospital backed ‘Stronger Together’, a charity workout which blended sweat with social action to raise money for local causes.
Champions of health and sport
Quirónsalud The company has built up a solid reputation in the sports medicine field by working with many clubs and events across Spain.
It is currently:
- Official Medical Service for MotoGP
- The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET), in charge of player care
- Official Medical Provider of the Spanish ACB basketball league
- Movistar offers a medical service for the Rafa Nadal Academy.
- Spanish Sailing Federation’s (RFEV) prevention partner
- A collaborator with clubs in football, basketball and handball, as well as rugby, across the country.
The group has also managed to keep stars safe in the Davis Cup (Billy Jean King Cup), Mutua Madrid Open and Barcelona Open(Conde de Godo), Hexagon Cups Premier Padels, Ocean Races San Silvestre Vallecanas Behobia San Sebastian Races as well as the EuroBasket Women’s 2020 in Spain.
“Sport embodies the values we live by – discipline, determination and constant improvement,” Quirónsalud added.
With the Marbella Championship just hours away, the Costa del Sol looks set for a weekend of sweat, strength and Spanish sunshine – with Quirónsalud on hand to patch up the warriors of the fitness world.
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