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Following promotion earlier this year, Estepona’s women’s basketball team, CAB Estepona, has kicked off its first season in Spain’s top division, the Liga Femenina Endesa. The club earned its place among the elite after a big win over Unicaja Mijas earlier this year, making history for the Costa del Sol. It marks a huge moment for the Estepona-based club, which was founded in 1994 and has grown from a small local sports initiative into one of Andalusia’s leading women’s basketball programmes. Competing against powerhouse teams such as Valencia Basket, Perfumerías Avenida and Spar Girona, CAB Estepona is now representing the Costa del Sol on Spain’s biggest basketball stage for the first time. The team’s first matches in the Endesa League have been challenging but full of promise. Facing some of the country’s most experienced rosters, Estepona’s players have shown determination, teamwork and the energy that helped them earn promotion in the first place. Club president Juan Miguel Mendez praised the squad’s “spirit and commitment”, saying this season is not only about survival but about proving that Estepona belongs at the top level. Local support has been growing rapidly, with home games at the Pabellon La Lobilla attracting strong crowds. The atmosphere has been described as electric, with families, young fans and basketball enthusiasts turning out to cheer on their local heroes. Games offer a great family day out with affordable tickets that can be purchased through the club’s official website or directly at the venue on match days. CAB Estepona’s rise is a boost for women’s sport across the Costa del Sol and is also expected to fuel basketball’s growing popularity among young girls in the region. The club runs youth teams and training programmes that feed into the senior side, giving local players a clear pathway into professional basketball. Across the Costa del Sol, grass-roots clubs and many schools now offer basketball as part of their extra-curricular or holiday camp programmes, helping the next generation of players develop their skills. As the season unfolds, CAB Estepona faces a tough schedule, but with passion, community backing and a strong foundation in youth sport, the team is aiming to make a lasting mark in the Liga Femenina Endesa. For young girls watching from the stands or picking up a basketball for the first time, Estepona’s story is a reminder that dedication and teamwork can take you all the way to the top.
