Five of the sixteen players of the Spanish national team who won the hockey gold medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017 in Austria are part of TEB’s sports clubs.

Esther Garcia, Josep Manent, Pol Cozar, Borja Rubio and Albert Helguera were an active part in a competition that culminated with a very tight victory 9-7 against Austria in the final. In addition, Josep Lluís Valera, professional at TEB Vallès, was a coach of the national team.

Austria’s Special Olympics have been held from 14th to 25th March. They have gathered more than 2,700 athletes of 107 nationalities. They are not only a great sporting event, but a way to promote the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.

Trade & More, sponsor of the Spanish team

The Spanish delegation was sponsored by Manolo’s Food, an Austrian partner with which we produce the &More brands (salts, cakes, salt blocks for cooking), reinforcing this way our commitment with people with disabilities and sports