Pablo Galech named head coach of Confía Base Oviedo handball team

Confía Base Oviedo confirmed Pablo Galech as the new head coach of its División de Honor Plata handball squad for the 2026‑27 season. The 27‑year‑old Navarre native, who previously served as an assistant coach at Anaitasuna and worked with the Slovak national team, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Estoy muy contento, muy ilusionado y, sobre todo, muy agradecido al club por la oportunidad que me brinda de poder dirigir al equipo esta campaña. Esperemos que sean muchas más, y que tengamos muchísimas alegrías juntos."

Separately, Grupo Ureta Tizona announced the signing of forward Pablo Hernández Montenegro for the 2026‑27 campaign. The 2.01‑metre Galician player, who has experience in Spanish LEB leagues, Iceland, and U.S. college basketball, joins the Burgos‑based club to add size and versatility to its frontcourt. Hernández highlighted his readiness to contribute to the team's ambitions in the upcoming season.