The Connectors Race

However

100

A: "The helmet breaks the traditional aesthetic of the tower"

B: "It has prevented serious brain injuries in children."

The helmet breaks the traditional aesthetic of the tower. However, it has prevented serious brain injuries in children.

200

A: "The Colla Vella and Colla Joves fight to be the best in the square."  

B: "They share a deep respect for the tradition."

"The Colla Vella and Colla Joves fight to be the best. However, they share a deep respect for the tradition."

Despite

100

A: "The enxaneta (the child at the top) feels fear."

B: "She climbs to the very top with courage."

Despite feeling fear, the enganeta climbs to the very top with courage. 

200

A: "The enxaneta feels intense fear at the top." Statement 

B: "She raises her hand to show the tower is finished."

"Despite the intense fear (at the top), the enxaneta raises her hand." (Alternative: "Despite feeling intense fear, she raises her hand...")

Although

100

A: "You need to be very strong to be in the base (pinya)."

B: "Technique and balance are actually more important than muscles."

Although you need to be strong, technique is more important.

200

A: "The foam helmet protects children from brain injuries." Statement B: "Some traditional castellers think it looks ugly."

Although the foam helmet protects children from brain injuries, some traditional castellers think it looks ugly." (Or: "Although some traditional castellers think the helmet looks ugly, it protects children...")

On the other hand

100

A: " The Colla Vella and Colla Joves are fierce rivals in the square."

B: " They respect each other deeply as castellers."

The Colles are rivals. On the other hand, they respect each other.

200

A: "The pinya (base) looks like a chaotic crowd of people." 

B: "Every single person has a specific position and role."

"The pinya looks like a chaotic crowd. On the other hand, every single person has a specific position."

In Spite of

100

A: "Building a human tower is extremely difficult and exhausting."

B: "Anyone can participate, regardless of their age or body shape."

In spite of the difficulty (OR In spite of being difficult), anyone can participate.