Pedro Medina wins V Certamen ‘Domingo Ortega’ in Talavera

Pedro Medina, a student of the Escuela Taurina ‘Domingo Ortega’ in Toledo, has been named the winner of the fifth edition of the V Certamen de Novilleros sin Picadores ‘Domingo Ortega’. The final took place at the La Caprichosa bullring in Talavera de la Reina.

Medina competed alongside finalists Cristóbal Granero from the Alicante Bullfighting School and Óscar Campos from the Escuela Taurina ‘Yiyo’ of Las Ventas. The participants performed with bulls from the Peñajara ranch.

The event was organized by the Diputación de Toledo in collaboration with the namesake bullfighting school and various local entities. Concepción Cedillo, President of the Diputación de Toledo, noted that the contest has become a significant event providing real opportunities for young bullfighters to gain experience and maintain regional traditions.