Laura García Marcet Among World's Top Six in Dance Competition

The young athlete from l'Alfàs del Pi achieves sixth place in the World Bachata Championship and reaches Salsa semifinals.

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Young athlete Laura García Marcet, from the Club Costa Blanca Balla in l'Alfàs del Pi, has achieved a distinguished sixth place in the World Bachata Championship, held in Alicante from October 9th to 11th, 2026.

The competition, which spanned four days, transformed Alicante into the nation's dance capital, hosting international competitions, WDSF Opens, and national ranking-point trophies. García Marcet was the sole Spanish representative in the grand final of the World Bachata Championship, which featured 51 dancers from 10 different countries, placing her among the world's top six.
Furthermore, the dancer reached the semifinals in the Salsa category, completing a highly notable international performance. These results come just weeks after she was crowned Champion of the Valencian Community, adding further success to a particularly brilliant season in her sporting career.
Laura García Marcet is having a remarkable year, marked by numerous podium finishes and titles, a testament to her effort and dedication in an increasingly competitive international discipline. The athlete trains with the Club Costa Blanca Balla, an organization dedicated to the training and promotion of competitive dance in l'Alfàs del Pi.
Her next major challenge will be the Spanish Championship at the end of November. With these recent achievements, Laura García Marcet continues to solidify her career and promote the name of her club and l'Alfàs del Pi on the national and international stage of Caribbean Dances.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de l'Alfàs del Pi (15/10/2026)