Spain Gears Up for October Sports Highlights: Orienteering Sprint in Xàtiva and Dojo Arena Combat Fair in Madrid

October 2025 is set to be an exciting month for competitive sports in Spain, spotlighting two major events that showcase the country's diverse athletic scene. On October 18, Xàtiva will host the Campeonato Autonómico de Orientación Sprint 2025, drawing approximately 300 participants across 25 teams from regions such as the Comunitat Valenciana, Aragón, Cataluña, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha. Organized by CAX Orientació, this urban orienteering race will navigate through the historic center of Xàtiva, with the competition hub in plaza de Sant Pere. Participants begin arriving at 15:00, with races commencing at 16:00 and medal ceremonies held before 19:00. Organizers have advised locals to avoid driving in the area to ensure smooth event operations (source 101102).

Meanwhile, from October 17 to 19, the Dojo Arena returns to San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, at El Mad Fight Stadium. Recognized as Spain's premier fair for contact sports and martial arts, this event blends competitive fights, seminars, and social awareness activities. Highlights include a professional MMA championship fight between José Manuel Ureba and Alberto 'Pokemon' Domínguez for the Iberian Peninsula title (-70 kg), and a professional Kickboxing title bout featuring Leonor Magallanes versus Elena Goggin (-55 kg). The event also hosts seminars by noted combat sport figures like Enoc Solves and César Alonso and concludes with programming addressing gender violence and bullying, emphasizing martial arts' values of respect and protection (source 101107).