Fitobol | Solidarity Football
Fitobol: The story of an exciting project
Fitobol is much more than a 3x3 football tournament. It is a project born of the illusion, with the aim of offering children and adolescents the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic, fun and accessible sport for all, regardless of the size of their locality. This interpueblos championship focuses on fundamental values such as healthy fun, sportsmanship, respect and personal relationships, essential aspects of sport.
How did everything start?
The origin of Fitobol is closely linked to the figure of Rubén Pardo, its founder and manager, who devised this tournament as a tribute to his father, Fito, a great base football lover who died due to cancer. With the name "Fitobol", Rubén wanted to pay tribute to his father's passion for football, while carrying out his dream of offering a sports platform that not only teaching the technical aspects of football, but also the values of coexistence and teamwork.
3x3 football: fun and sport available to everyone
Fitobol is based on the 3x3 football modality, which is played without the goalkeeper figure and with mixed teams of three players. This format allows any municipality to participate, since large facilities are not required; The "phytocampus", a transportable enclosure with adequate dimensions for different spaces, makes it possible for the tournament to be held in various locations. The metal structure of this field, in addition to its adaptable size, ensures that the parties are not affected by factors such as climate.
Fitobol's purpose and mission
Over the years, Fitobol has grown, with the participation of boys and girls from various locations, from the aspiring category (5-6 years) to the children's category (13-14 years). This tournament seeks to recover the essence of ancient sports tournaments, where competition and fun are shaken hand in hand. The event culminates in a grand finale, where the champions of each municipality face each other in a sports celebration that promotes the values of respect, equality and local culture.
The commitment to the community
Fitobol is not only limited to the practice of sport. Through their platform, Rubén Pardo and his team also seek to encourage solidarity. During the championships, a "solidarity skewer" is organized, with the collection for the purchase of toys for local hospitals. In its editions, Fitobol has managed to raise significant funds to support various associations and hospitals.
A project that grows over time
Fitobol is not just a tournament, it is a community that continues to grow, with a team of professionals passionate about sport. In each edition, it works so that the tournament values continue to evolve, turning Fitobol into a tradition that will remain alive for many years.