The 2026 Spanish Championship of Autonomous Selections (CESA) concluded with a remarkable triumph for Catalan volleyball. The infant and cadet women's teams emerged as national champions after four intense days of competition in Lugo, solidifying Catalonia's position at the forefront of Spanish volleyball and showcasing the strength of its development programs.

The final day delivered a dream outcome for the Catalan delegation. The infant women's team was the first to lift the trophy, completing a flawless championship by defeating Comunidad Valenciana 3-0 in the finals, underscoring their dominance throughout the event.

Key highlights included:

• An impeccable group stage with victories over Castilla y León, Canarias, and La Rioja.
• Strong eliminatory rounds, overcoming Región de Murcia in the quarter-finals and Galicia in the semi-finals.

The podium for the infant category was completed by the Balearic Islands, who staged an impressive comeback against the host team, Galicia, in the bronze medal match.

Shortly after, the cadet women's team also claimed the championship title after a more challenging path, highlighted by a thrilling semi-final win against Cantabria, decided in a nail-biting tie-break 17-15.

In the final against Madrid, the Catalan players displayed remarkable composure, managing to regain control of the match despite losing one set, ultimately securing another gold medal. This victory marked Catalonia's third consecutive title in the cadet women's category, reinforcing the strength of its foundational volleyball programs. Andalusia rounded out the cadet podium with the bronze medal.

The titles achieved in Lugo are particularly significant as they come from two different categories against top-tier rivals. The infant team demonstrated talent and consistency throughout the tournament, while the cadet team showcased resilience and competitiveness in crucial moments, highlighting the thriving state of women's volleyball in Catalonia.

The men's teams also had commendable performances, with the infant men's team finishing in a respectable fifth place after a strong group stage, defeating Región de Murcia and Melilla but narrowly missing the semi-finals against Andalusia in a tight match. They concluded the championship with a victory over Madrid 3-1.

Overall, the 2026 CESA left a lasting impression, revealing a generation ready to compete at the highest levels, with talented players and winning mentalities. Catalonia returns from Lugo with two golds and the affirmation that the future of its volleyball is already a reality.