The women's basketball team begins its concentration for the Eurobasket that will be played in Czech Republic, Germany, Greece and Italy from June 18 to 29. The team will carry out the 'Imperium Nostrum' preparation tour, which will take place in Mallorca and Viana do Castelo (Portugal), where they will play four friendly games in which they will face Greece, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. The Eurobasket, the first stop of a cycle that will continue with the 2026 World Cup in Germany y will culminate with the Juo de los Angeles 2028.
The need to act as a 'family'
The departure gun took place in an act held in the 'All in One' of Caixabank, main sponsor and financial socio of the Spanish Basketball Federation. The players convened were present, together with the coaching staff of the National Team, headed by the coach Miguel Méndezaccompanied by the president of the Feb, Elisa Aguilary José Manuel Rodríguez UribesPresident of the Higher Sports Council.
The list for Eurobasket is composed of 14 players. The call brings together four runner -up in Europe with a new generation of internationals that continue the generational relief initiated in the last windows. “I would like us to be responsible and that we represent all Spanish basketball. I love to hear the word 'team'. When we have put it into practice, it has been good for us and when not, vice versa“said Miguel Méndez, the person in charge of this 'family'.
“The accounts go to create the best possible team, without looking back. We have to prepare as well as possible. Whenever we defend shield and this flag we have to approach the highest level. I have no doubt that we will be closer to victory“The Spanish coach insisted before traveling to Mallorca for the first part of the concentration.
From Elisa Aguilar to Alba Torrens, an intergenerational legacy
It will be a different experience also for Elisa Aguilar, now as president of FEB, but one of the components she won in the Eurobasket 2013. “For Gasol to represent her country has been a true honor. It goes beyond having competed. Having been part of this group is pride and purpose. The success of that team was based on the commitment, which is the best word that defines this basketball team. “
“One day they asked me what medal I was most important for me. A very difficult question. And I said the women's basketball team. It is true that there is generational change, but the big things are done like this, with a seed. This call represents more than a list of names. It is a country and equality project,” José Manuel Uribes, president of the CSD, put in value.
At the head of the selection is the everlasting Alba Torrens, -“The example of commitment,” according to Aguilar- leading the group, which mixes experience and youth. “I feel illusion and eager to be here. I don't think about the past. I have never taken this shirt. I want to transmit my work. My seventh Eurobasket I face it with the mentality of adding. The key to the selection that has led us to success is the team. The union is differential in any aspect. The goal is to grow and find that best version, “said the captain, who comes from conquering the women's league.
A young group led by basketball totems
Maite Cazorla will be another of the proper names of this selection. The recent European champion at the club level again cite the word “illusion” to define what comes in the Eurobasket, “where the first phase will not be easy, but the sum of all is what will make us strong,” said the base of Usk Praha. “It is very important to know where you want to get. You have to enjoy the way,” Another of the veteran faces, who came the international opportunity in full maturity.
The rest of the selected are Aina Ayuso, Iyana Martín and Ángela Mataix; the escorts Elena Buenavida and Helena Pueyo; the eaves Andrea Vilaró and Txell Alarcón; the Pivots Ala María Araújo, Irati Etxarri and Paula Ginzo; And the Awa Fam pivots, Raquel Carrera and Noa Morro. The female team lost in the quarterfinals of the JJOO against Belgium, the same rival who deprived him of European gold in Slovenia in 2023.
Finally, María Luisa Martínez Gistau, Director of Communication and Institutional Relations of Caixabank, highlighted the entity's alliance with the National Team. “A new stage opens, with ambitious objectives such as Eurobasket on a road that will continue to the Olympic Games. What does not change is the ambition and culture of effort. This sponsorship is a source of pride, “he said, giving luster one of the most important symbiosis in the world of sport and allows the Spanish women's team to dream in a regeneration phase, but also of ambition.
