More than 100 family members and friends took part in a day of sport, social interaction, and participation at the Tajonar Sports Complex, marking another celebration of Mixed Ability football in Navarre.
On Sunday, November 8, the Tajonar Sports Complex in Pamplona hosted the second edition of the Mixed Ability Football Tournament—an event that once again brought together four teams, centered on the values of community sports, participation, and social inclusion among people with and without disabilities.
The tournament featured the participation of CA Osasuna, Deportivo Alavés, CD IncluSport Navarra, and CD Aspace Navarra, in a competition organized by Fundación Osasuna and Mixed Ability Sports Spain, with sponsorship from Fundación Flutter.
A competition full of excitement
The day began with the first-round matches. CA Osasuna defeated CD IncluSport Navarra 2–1, while CD Aspace Navarra secured an important 6–1 victory against Deportivo Alavés.
In the third-place match, CD IncluSport Navarra secured a 3–2 victory over Deportivo Alavés, while the grand final featured CA Osasuna against CD Aspace Navarra. The *rojillo* side won 2–1, claiming the championship title for the second consecutive edition.
An extraordinary atmosphere at Tajonar
Beyond the results, one of the day’s true highlights was the atmosphere at the Tajonar facilities. More than 100 family members and friends brought vibrancy to the stands, supporting the teams throughout the competition on a beautiful autumn day—with the weather itself joining in the celebration.
The event also featured some very special guests. Former First Division players Masoud Shojaei and Roberto Torres were part of the CA Osasuna squad, while Jon Echaide—also a former Osasuna player—represented CD IncluSport Navarra.
A journey that began at the MAGIC 2025 Games
This tournament follows the first Mixed Ability Football Championship, held in Pamplona in June 2025 as part of the MAGIC Games (Mixed Ability Games). In that inaugural edition, CA Osasuna also emerged as champions—a title they have now successfully defended in this second installment.
The continuation of this sporting event marks an important step toward consolidating Mixed Ability football in Navarre, while fostering spaces where individuals with and without disabilities can share teams, competition, and sporting experiences on equal terms.
The 2nd Mixed Ability Football Tournament has once again demonstrated that sport is an extraordinary tool for building more open, participatory, and diverse communities. It was a true celebration of Mixed Ability sport, and following this second edition, the focus is already shifting with excitement toward the next season—looking forward to bringing the teams together once again and enjoying new matches.
Organization and acknowledgments
The 2nd Mixed Ability Football Tournament has been organized by Fundación Osasuna and Mixed Ability Sports Spain, with primary sponsorship from the Flutter Foundation. It is part of the “5 Months, 5 Mixed Ability Sports” project—an initiative that seeks to promote the joint participation of people with and without disabilities across various sports disciplines.
During this season, the project has promoted Floor Curling and Rugby Mixed Ability tournaments, and will continue in December with a Mixed Ability Basketball Tournament. The initiative will be completed with a Mixed Ability Rowing Tournament in Orio, the date of which is pending confirmation. Five sports, five opportunities to build more open communities through sport.
From IMAS we would like to especially thank the Flutter Foundation for its commitment and support as the main sponsor of this project, as well as the Osasuna Foundation, the participating entities, players, coaching staff, family members and companions, for contributing to the development and expansion of the Mixed Ability model.
See you in the next edition!
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