# Spanish traditional cutting contests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-traditional-cutting-contests
> Updated: 2026-08-19T07:22:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Traditional bull-related cutting contests, known as recortes, were held in La Granja de San Ildefonso and Tafalla. 

In La Granja, the national contest took place at the Plaza de Toros before a full audience, featuring specialists such as David Ramírez ‘El Peque’ and Juan Carlos García ‘Juancar’. During the festivities, local participant Diego Manso was gored but returned to the ring.

In Tafalla, the II National Recortadores Contest by Communities of Spain saw Jonatan Fernández take first place. The event included a dramatic incident where a bull named Quesero jumped toward the stands three times, causing damage to protective barriers and the photographic equipment of journalist Iñaki Porto.

## Claims

- The national cutting contest took place in La Granja de San Ildefonso. (single source)
- The La Granja contest featured participants including David Ramírez ‘El Peque’ and Juan Carlos García ‘Juancar’. (single source)
- Diego Manso was gored during the La Granja event. (single source)
- The II National Recortadores Contest by Communities of Spain was held in Tafalla. (single source)
- A bull named Quesero jumped toward the stands three times during the Tafalla contest. (single source)
- Photographer Iñaki Porto had his equipment damaged by a bull in Tafalla. (single source)
- Jonatan Fernández took first place in the Tafalla contest. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Spanish cutting contests held in La Granja and Tafalla

Traditional cutting contests in La Granja de San Ildefonso and Tafalla featured high-stakes performances, including a bull jumping toward spectators and a first-place win for Jonatan Fernández.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-cutting-contests-held-in-la-granja-and-tafalla

### 2026-08-10: San Luis Social Croquet Tournament held in La Granja de San Ildefonso

The fourth San Luis Social Croquet Tournament in La Granja de San Ildefonso saw increased participation, with José Luis García de la Oliva winning the Gold category.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-luis-social-croquet-tournament-held-in-la-granja-de-san-ildefonso

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