Pablo Hinójar, Spanish acrobatic gymnastics coach, died suddenly this Saturday in Madrid at the age of 49. The Galician coach had traveled to the capital of Spain to participate in the tribute to the gymnast Maria HerranzEuropean and world double mini-tramp champion who died last April at the age of 17 due to sudden meningitis.
After hearing the news, the Royal Spanish Gymnastics Federation (RFEG) published a heartfelt statement in which it expressed “its deep sadness and dismay after learning of the death of Pablo Hinojar Rey (Pontevedra, 1975) this Saturday morning, October 26. National Selector for Double Mini-trampoline (DMT), Tumbling and Acrobatic Gymnastics during recent years, he contributed to the consolidation of these specialties, achieving unprecedented results in Spanish gymnastics.
“His premature and unexpected death leaves an irreparable hole for both Galician and Spanish gymnastics,” continues the RFEG. “His passion and personal involvement will always be remembered by gymnasts, coaches, judges and people who love our beautiful sport.”
«As coach of Melania Rodríguez he achieved world DMT gold on several occasions, closing last April a triple crown with hardly any precedents at the world level, after achieving the title of European Champion, World Champion and World Games Champion in this test.
«As the national Trampoline coach, the Spanish DMT team was proclaimed World Team Champion in Sofia 2022, World runner-up in Birmingham 2023 and European Champion in Guimarães 2024. In all these competitions, Pablo contributed to creating a strong group identity, incorporating gymnasts from various clubs and regional federations, thus expanding the territorial reach of our sport.
«In the national Acrobatics team, he elevated the specialty to the highest international level, leading the national team to achieve several European Runners-up titles in recent years and marking history in Guimarães 2024 by achieving the World Runners-up title.» .
«We are sure that his dedication and dedication to gymnastics will become an example to follow for his gymnasts and for the rest of the Spanish coaches. The gymnastics family mourns your loss and from RFEG We join in the expressions of affection towards his family and loved ones. Rest in peace.”
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