Sports Unite Doctors in Spain and Beyond Laura Clavijo Villagrasa

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sports-unite-doctors-spain-and-beyond-2026a1000uop From the soccer fields of Tarragona, Spain, to the roads of Córdoba, sports have become a key gathering point for healthcare professionals in Spain and beyond. Following the recent victory of the Metges de Tarragona Soccer Club — the medical soccer team of the Tarragona physicians’ association in Spain — in Spain’s 23rd National Medical Soccer Championship, which secured a berth in the 2027 World Medical Football Championship (WMFC) in Torrevieja, Spain, the article highlights a growing calendar of medical sports events. From soccer to cycling, these competitions underscore how teamwork and fair play can improve quality of life for clinicians while turning on-field camaraderie into a valuable support network for everyday medical practice.