{"id":28166,"date":"2025-10-14T10:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/challengefamily.com\/?post_type=news&p=28166"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:37:10","slug":"challenge-familys-juanan-fernandez-honoured-with-avriga-fvscvs-award-for-contribution-to-sports-and-tourism-in-salou","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/challenge-familys-juanan-fernandez-honoured-with-avriga-fvscvs-award-for-contribution-to-sports-and-tourism-in-salou\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge Family\u2019s Juanan Fern\u00e1ndez Honoured with Avriga Fvscvs Award for Contribution to Sports and Tourism in Salou"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Challenge Family is proud to celebrate Juanan Fern\u00e1ndez, Quality Director for Challenge Family in Europe and Race Director of Challenge Salou, who has been honoured at the prestigious Avriga Fvscvs Awards for his outstanding contribution to sports and tourism promotion in Salou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award, organized by the Consell Esportiu del Tarragon\u00e8s and proposed by the City Council of Salou, was presented during a ceremony held at the Teatre Auditori de Salou (TAS). It recognized Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s remarkable career, dedication, and commitment to positioning Salou as a leading destination for sports and active tourism through large-scale international endurance events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the ceremony, Pere Granados, Mayor of Salou, praised Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s leadership and vision, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cJuanan\u2019s outstanding contribution and leadership have been instrumental in consolidating Salou as a European benchmark for sports tourism and international triathlon.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For over a decade, Fern\u00e1ndez has directed Challenge Salou, one of the most iconic triathlons on the European calendar. The 2025 edition marked its 10th anniversary, attracting more than 2,000 athletes from over 40 countries, and generating a significant economic, media, and social impact across the Costa Daurada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his local achievements, Fern\u00e1ndez has served as Quality Director for Challenge Family in Europe for the past eight years, overseeing event standards and athlete experience across Challenge Family races in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and Brazil, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon receiving the award, Fern\u00e1ndez expressed his gratitude, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis recognition belongs to the entire team, to the City of Salou, and to the hundreds of volunteers and sponsors who have always believed in this project. Sport has the power to transform territories and build community pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Avriga Fvscvs Award reinforces Salou\u2019s growing reputation as a hub for international triathlon and sports tourism, while celebrating the dedication of individuals like Fern\u00e1ndez who continue to drive Challenge Family\u2019s mission of fostering global community, quality racing, and unforgettable athlete experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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