Ibiza Badminton Shines in Season Finale

Overview of the Weekend

The last weekend of the 2025/2026 regular season saw Ibiza’s badminton players travel to Palma for two major events: the N6 Territorial Master (U‑15 and U‑19) and the TOP TTR (U‑13, U‑17, Absolute and Senior). The Pitiusan squad returned with medals in almost every category, capping off a historic school year for the island’s racket sport.

TOP TTR – Youth Dominance

Under‑13 Highlights

• Daniel Hormigo claimed gold in the boys’ singles, defeating teammates in an all‑Ibiza final.
• Eduard Florín took silver and David Adrián secured bronze, completing a clean sweep for the boys.
• In the girls’ singles, Jimena Rodríguez rose to the top of the podium, confirming the strength of Ibiza’s young talent.

Doubles Success in U‑13

• David Adrián and Eduard Florín won the boys’ doubles.
• Daniel Hormigo paired with Jimena Rodríguez‑Carreño to capture gold in mixed doubles.

Under‑17 Achievement

Carla Fernández added another gold to her collection by winning the girls’ singles in the U‑17 division, reinforcing her status as one of the island’s top players.

Territorial Master N6 – U‑15 Performance

• Inés Gil earned bronze in the individual singles.
• She teamed up with Paula Hormigo to win gold in women’s doubles.
• In mixed doubles, Inés partnered with Arnau Ballester (Valencian Community) to claim first place.

Absolute and Senior Categories

Singles

• Julien Gil became the men’s absolute singles champion after a flawless tournament.
• Héctor Mallach secured a valuable bronze in the same category.
• On the women’s side, Mabel Moreno earned a bronze medal.

Doubles and Mixed

• Héctor Mallach and Julien Gil triumphed in men’s doubles.
• The pair Héctor Mallach – Mabel Moreno won gold in mixed doubles.
• Carla Fernández collected silver in women’s doubles alongside María Díaz (Andalusia).
• Veteran Florin Mihai added a bronze in Senior IM‑A1 men’s singles.

Looking Ahead

With the regular season wrapped up, the Ibiza badminton delegation will shift focus to summer plans, including technical training camps and other activities designed to keep athletes improving for the next course.

Conclusion

The weekend in Palma highlighted Ibiza’s growing strength across all age groups and disciplines. From youth stars like Daniel Hormigo and Jimena Rodríguez to seasoned players such as Julien Gil and Héctor Mallach, the team’s medal haul confirms that badminton on the island is thriving. The success sets a solid foundation for future seasons and inspires the next generation of players to pick up a racket.

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