The Club Balonmano Dólmenes Antequera announces the creation of a senior women's team for the 2026/2027 season, which will compete in the National Division. Laura Fernández and Jesús Soto will lead the new team.
The Club Balonmano Dólmenes Antequera has taken a historic step by announcing the creation of its first senior women's team, which will debut in the National Division during the 2026/2027 season. The green entity, founded in 2014 and presided over by Lourdes Melero, thus reinforces its commitment to women's handball in the Antequera region.
A Project Born from the Youth System
The decision responds to the steady growth of the women's youth categories in recent years. According to club sources, the number of players in the youth system has been steadily increasing, highlighting the need to provide a competitive outlet for athletes trained within the organization. The senior women's team will allow these players to continue representing the club at the adult level, a top priority for the new board of directors.
To lead this new phase, the club has appointed Laura Fernández as the head coach. Fernández, who has experience in women's handball, will be joined by Jesús Soto, a youth coach, who will ensure the connection between the grassroots teams and the new senior squad. Both will work to consolidate the project in its first season, aiming to compete with enthusiasm and ambition in the third tier of national handball.
A Boost for Women's Handball in Antequera
The creation of the senior women's team marks a milestone for local sports. The Club Balonmano Dólmenes Antequera, based at 40 Calle 28 de Febrero in Antequera, becomes one of the few clubs in the province of Málaga to have a complete structure that spans from grassroots to senior women's categories. The initiative reaffirms the club's commitment to equal opportunities and the development of sporting talent in the region.
This announcement comes in a context of growing interest in women's handball in Spain, where more and more clubs are investing in creating women's teams. In Antequera, the club hopes that the new team will attract new players and generate a positive effect on the youth categories, where there is already a high demand. Club officials have stated that the medium-term goal is to consolidate the team in the category and, who knows, aim for higher achievements in the future.
Schedule and Next Steps
The senior women's team will begin training in August 2026, in preparation for the league start in September. The club is already working on assembling the squad, which will combine youth players with external signings. Recruitment trials will be announced soon through the club's official channels. Interested parties can contact the club via email (club@bmlosdolmenes.es) or at the Antequera facilities.
With this step, BM Los Dólmenes not only expands its sports offerings but also strengthens its role as a benchmark for handball in the region and contributes to the growth of women's sports in Andalusia. The green and black fans eagerly await the team's debut, which promises excitement and a bright future.
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