The athlete, who is part of the Spanish national team, achieved victory after a remarkable performance in the championship recently held in Malaga. Sánchez Pérez, who started playing padel at the age of seven, has progressed from regional tournaments to international competition, showing a move towards professionalization.
This triumph represents for Ana the result of hard work over the years. "This championship reflects all the effort of these years. I feel very proud to represent Spain and to give value to both sport and studies," stated the student. 22 countries participated in the tournament, with the Spanish team consisting of six women and six men.
In the final, Ana competed alongside her partner Ana Domínguez. Both faced another pair from the Spanish national team. Despite not winning the final match, the overall results from all Spanish pairs allowed Spain to be proclaimed world champion by teams.
The student acknowledges the difficulty of balancing high-level sport with university, dedicating a significant portion of her free time to both activities. "It's difficult because a large part of our free time is dedicated to studying and training, but I feel happy to be able to do both things," she noted.
Sánchez Pérez believes her university education has instilled values such as discipline and perseverance. She encourages other students to pursue their goals, emphasizing the importance of organization to manage multiple passions: "Some people say you can only be good at one thing, but I believe you can do several if you enjoy what you do. The most important thing is organization," she highlighted.
Looking ahead, her next objective is to establish herself on the professional circuit Premier Padel and rank among the top one hundred female players globally. The champion also expressed her gratitude for the support received, particularly from her group of friends from class, who have facilitated the balance between her studies and her sports career.
