Vitoria-Gasteiz has received the Sports Quality Seal, granted by the Spanish Institute for Sports Quality, which certifies the "excellence of the municipal sports policies, activities, facilities, and programs developed in our city".
To achieve this accreditation, Vitoria-Gasteiz's sports spaces and facilities underwent an exhaustive audit and evaluation, confirming the strength and quality of the sports model built over decades.
“"This external endorsement reinforces an idea we have long defended: we are a benchmark with a model that promotes sport as a tool for health, social cohesion, inclusion, and quality of life."
Obtaining this seal follows the successful completion of accreditation and certification processes established by the International Institute of Sports Excellence and Certifications and its collaborating entities.
In this evaluation, one of the most highlighted aspects was the "public, accessible model committed to the well-being of our city, which, in the opinion of the issuing body, makes us a benchmark for sports quality in Europe".
Furthermore, the Spanish Institute for Sports Quality particularly valued the municipal sports offering, which provides citizens with over 17,000 places, nearly 940 courses, and 90 activities for people of all ages.
It also recognized the role of the network of civic centers and their sports facilities, considered "public proximity spaces that contribute to the integral development of people, integrating sports, cultural, and social services into neighborhoods".
