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BOE-A-2026-2437 ·2 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Immigration

Elite athletes: first list of 2026 beneficiaries published

The Presidency of the Higher Sports Council has resolved the list of athletes achieving elite status for the first 2026 roster. This resolution follows the proposal from the Technical Sub-committee for High-Level Monitoring (Art. 8.3 of Royal Decree 971/2007) and grants those included the benefits associated with such status.

In 2 key points

  1. The listed athletes enjoy elite status and its associated benefits (Resolución de 21 de enero de 2026)
  2. The qualification is determined following the proposal of the Technical Sub-committee for High-Level Monitoring (art. 8.3 Real Decreto 971/2007)

How it affects those involved

For the athletes included in the annex, the resolution allows them to access the benefits and rights attributed to elite status under Royal Decree 971/2007. No obligations are established for third parties; rather, it formalises the administrative status of the listed individuals.

Lifecycle

2026-02-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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