The Canary Islands will award bodyboarder Armide Soliveres for his sporting career.

The Government of the Canary Islands has decided to award Armide Soliveres the "Canary Sports Award 2025" in the "Best Individual Career" category. This recognizes his outstanding achievements in bodyboarding.

The award ceremony will take place on October 3 in Tenerife, during the ExpoDeca 2025 fair. There, those who have made significant contributions to sports on the islands will be honored.

Soliveres takes over from Barcelona footballer Pedri, who received this award last year. This shows that the award supports talented athletes from the Canary Islands in various sports.

Armide was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and grew up on Las Canteras beach. In 2024, he became the first Spaniard to win the World Bodyboarding Championship. This is a great source of pride for the Canary Islands, as it shows that talents in water sports are born here.

In 2025, Soliveres continued to win international competitions. He won the Iquique Bodyboard Pro in Chile, the first stage of the national championship in San Andrés (Arucas), and finished third at the Sintra Pro Fest in Portugal. He also leads the Liga Fesurfing 100 Bodyboard, one of the most important championships in the country.

"I didn't expect this, and it's a great honor for me to receive the same award as other famous athletes from the Canary Islands. The fact that less popular sports are recognized motivates me to work even harder," Soliveres shared.

Armide is closely connected to the sea. Places like La Cícer have given him not only talent but also a unique style that distinguishes Canarian riders in international competitions. Soliveres says that the season has been tough, but with good results in Morocco, Brazil, and Chile, which helped him to rank second in the world.

The athlete is currently preparing for an important competition – Frontón King, where he wants to confirm his title as world champion. These competitions will take place at home, and he hopes for the support of local fans. "It would be a dream to win again in front of the Canarian public," he says.

At the age of 24, Armide Soliveres is already one of the best bodyboarders in the world. His successes inspire a new generation of athletes and make this sport more popular.

Soliveres wants bodyboarding to be taken seriously: "I want to make a living from bodyboarding and develop it in Spain. I like to compete, but I also want to support those who are just starting out."

The Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity, and Sports of the Canary Islands established this award to recognize the best athletes. Poli Suárez, the advisor in this area, called Soliveres an example of perseverance, talent, and discipline, who glorifies the Canary Islands in a challenging sport.

The award ceremony on October 3 in Tenerife will be a tribute not only to Soliveres but also to other athletes who make the Canary Islands famous in the world. "With athletes like Armide, we show that the Canary Islands can achieve anything. We are proud that our rider represents us on the international stage," said Poli Suárez.