The Spanish Kettlebell Association conquers Europe with 13 medals at the European Championship in England | Kettleland
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The Spanish Kettlebell Association Conquers Europe with 13 Medals in England
The European Championship held in York confirms the growth of Spanish kettlebell sport and marks the beginning of a new competitive stage leading up to the I Ciudad Rodrigo Open.
Spain Dominates the European Platform
The Spanish delegation delivered a historic performance at the European Kettlebell Lifting Championship held in York (England), solidifying its position as one of the strongest sports structures on the continent.
Carlos Broseta, Borja Otaola, Vanesa Moreno, Iván Correa, María del Mar Piza, José Raúl Machado, and Hunter Lang were the athletes representing Spain in various strength and endurance disciplines.
Video of the Spanish team at the IUKL York 2026 European Championship
Kettleland shares the full video of the Spanish team during the IUKL European Championship held in York in May 2026, a piece of approximately seven minutes with competition footage, event atmosphere, and interviews conducted after the trials.
This content provides an insider's view of a historic participation for Spanish kettlebell sport, with 13 international medals—11 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze—and Spain's increasingly strong presence on the European kettlebell lifting scene.
For Kettleland, documenting these types of competitions is part of its commitment to the development of kettlebell sport in Spain and Europe, giving visibility to athletes, clubs, coaches, and events that help consolidate this sport.
José Raúl Machado Delivers Historic Performance
The Spanish athlete won three gold medals in the All-Around Amateur category (Jerk, Snatch, and Long Cycle), in addition to another gold in Military Snatch Amateur, an extreme event of 12 continuous minutes of lifting.
Kettleland Drives Kettlebell Sport Growth
The international performance shown in England confirms the technical evolution of Spanish athletes and the growing professionalization of kettlebell sport.
As a collaborating company, Kettleland actively participates in the competitive development of the sport and in the organization of the next major national event.
Next stop:
Palma de Mallorca Open
The Kettlebell Open will be held on August 22, an open championship for both experienced athletes and new participants who want to start in official competition.
The event will include official trials and a Free category designed for any athlete to measure their strength, endurance, and technical ability in a real competitive environment.
Hevents Initiates Contacts for Future Championships
At the same time, www.hevents.es has initiated conversations with the federation to collaborate in the organization of future national and international championships, strengthening the professional structure of kettlebell sport in Spain and Europe.