# Wheelchair sports events in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wheelchair-sports-events-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-21T14:02:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Spain hosted several major inclusive sporting events. The XXVI Cidade de Ferrol Wheelchair Tennis Open took place in Ferrol, featuring 14 athletes from various Spanish regions, including high-ranking national players.

Later in the month, Granollers hosted the European Wheelchair Handball Championship at the Palau d'Esports. The tournament concluded with the Spanish national team winning the gold medal. Local officials used the event to promote the city as an inclusive destination and expressed interest in seeing wheelchair handball included in the 2032 Olympic Games.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Granollers hosts European Wheelchair Handball Championship

Granollers hosted the European Wheelchair Handball Championship, where Spain secured the gold medal, reinforcing the city's commitment to inclusive sports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/granollers-hosts-european-wheelchair-handball-championship

### 2026-09-03: Ferrol hosts 26th edition of national wheelchair tennis open

The 26th Cidade de Ferrol Wheelchair Tennis Open is underway in Ferrol, featuring 14 national athletes including top-ranked players like Jorge Iglesias.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrol-hosts-26th-edition-of-national-wheelchair-tennis-open

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Cite as: Wheelchair sports events in Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wheelchair-sports-events-in-spain