The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, has visited the facilities, which have been completely modernised and will double the sports capacity, increasing from two to four competition mats.
The Marbella City Council has completed the comprehensive renovation of the Specialised Sports Training Centre for Rhythmic Gymnastics, a project that has involved an investment of nearly €1.5 million. Mayor Ángeles Muñoz visited the facilities to assess the results of the work and highlighted that the city is thus reinforcing its position as a national and international reference for the practice of this discipline.
The intervention included a complete modernisation of the venue, with special attention to the roof, which now reaches a height of 17 metres. This modification eliminates the limitations that existed in some areas of the pavilion and allows for the doubling of the sports capacity of the centre, which goes from two to four competition mats. As the mayor emphasised, this figure places Marbella among the best-equipped spaces in the country for rhythmic gymnastics.
The project also includes a new gym area dedicated to the physical preparation of athletes, a facility that the centre previously lacked. The initiative has also focused on sustainability, with a new thermal envelope that helps maintain a stable temperature throughout the year and reduces the need for conventional air conditioning. The roof also features photovoltaic panels aimed at self-consumption and reducing the building's environmental impact.
Muñoz noted that Marbella has a close connection with rhythmic gymnastics and attracts athletes from Andalusia, the rest of Spain, and other countries each year. The mayor thanked the collaboration of the Andalusian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation and its president, Angelo Madroñal, and announced that the official inauguration of the centre is scheduled for next September, coinciding with the start of regular activities.
The renovation of the centre represents a significant boost for rhythmic gymnastics in the province of Málaga, as Marbella consolidates itself as a reference point for the training of young athletes. The new facilities will allow for higher-level training and competitions, benefiting both local clubs and federations that choose the city for their training camps.
The City Council is already working on the final details of the surrounding area and the provision of equipment, with the aim of ensuring that the centre is fully operational for the start of the sports season in September. The investment made demonstrates the council's commitment to grassroots sports and the promotion of Olympic disciplines such as rhythmic gymnastics.
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