Last weekend (May 29, 30 and 31, 2026), the young boxer from Tarbes Nalcia Ballester won the belt reserved for the champions of the international tournament “Portimão Box Cup”, in Portugal, in the minimalist category (-48 kg).
Licensed at Poing D’1 Pacte 65, the young 13-year-old athlete had a flawless performance. After dominating the Spaniard Ala Ibrahimi Hatout in the semi-final, she won in the final against the British Lottie Wilde by stoppage by the referee in the third round.
Despite her young age, Nalcia already has eight amateur fights to her credit, including three contested on the international scene after her participation in the tournaments in Belfast and now in Portimão.
For Karim Aiouaz, associative director of Poing D’1 Pacte 65, this victory is part of a dynamic of constant progression…: “Nalcia continues her learning with great seriousness and humility. This victory is the result of daily work carried out for three years now. She advances day after day, remaining attentive to advice, work and the lessons that each competition brings him.”
A collective behind Nalcia Ballester
The club manager also insists on the collective dimension of this success: “Behind this victory, there is of course the merit of Nalcia, but also the investment of her management, in particular that of Koceila Kinzi who accompanies her on a daily basis, as well as the unwavering support of her parents and her family. alone. This success is above all that of a collective which supports it day after day.”
And the international adventure does not stop there. On June 29, Nalcia will head to Dublin to participate in a new international tournament under the colors of Poing D’1 Pacte 65.
“At only 13 years old, she already has the opportunity to compete against opponents from different countries. These experiences are extremely formative and constitute important stages in her journey as a young boxer,” emphasizes Karim Aiouaz.
Support that has a cost: supporting Poing D’1 Pacte 65
Nalcia Ballester’s performances illustrate the training work carried out by Poing D’1 Pacte 65 with young athletes in the region. Behind each trip, each training course and each competition are many hours of training, but also significant human, material and financial resources.
Like many sports associations, Poing D’1 Pacte 65 must face increasing costs to allow its young talents to participate in national and international competitions in the best conditions.
“Nalcia’s results highlight the work carried out within the club, but they also remind us of the needs that accompany this type of journey. Each trip abroad represents an important investment for the families and for the association,” explains Karim Aiouaz.
The club is now looking for partners, patrons and sponsors wishing to be associated with a sporting, educational and civic project serving youth.
“Supporting Poing D’1 Pacte 65 means allowing young people like Nalcia to continue their progress, but also offering the same opportunities to other boxers in the region. Our ambition is to continue to train, support and grow the talents of tomorrow,” concludes the association director.
