Olympic champion Carolina Marín has stepped away from professional competition after 24 years in badminton, marking her transition into retirement through an appearance on Mediaset’s cultural interview program Cangrejos Albinos
in Lanzarote, telecinco.es reported.
Retirement Decision After 24 Years on the Court
Marín hung up her racket in March, closing a career defined by two decades of elite international competition, intensive training blocks, and global travel. The decision required extensive personal deliberation due to the lifelong commitment required by her discipline. I have to tell you that it was not an easy decision because it is 24 years with a racket and a shuttlecock in hand,
Marín said during the interview titled Ganar por dentro
and hosted by Ángeles Blanco.
The onubense athlete acknowledged that professional sports carry an abbreviated career timeline compared to standard professions. She described athletic retirement as an early form of retirement that arrives while competitors remain young. At the end of the day, when an athlete’s retirement arrives, it is not easy. It is our retirement, we retire very young,
Marín noted, adding that she recognizes the inherent expiration date in elite sports careers.
Personal Reconnection and New Routines in Huelva
Stepping away from the demanding travel schedule of professional competition has allowed Marín to reestablish daily routines in her home city of Huelva. She identified time away from immediate relatives as one of the primary sacrifices demanded by high-performance competition.
Describing herself as a family-oriented person, Marín emphasized the value of her current schedule. Today I am very happy, I am being able to spend more time with my family, I go down much more to my home, to my Huelva,
she stated. The transition has also opened availability for cultural engagements, including her recorded conversation at Jameos del Agua.
Despite leaving active competition, Marín confirmed she intends to remain involved in badminton by transferring her expertise to upcoming generations. Her initiatives include launching sports clinics and establishing a dedicated training academy in Spain.
The project remains in development as she evaluates logistical requirements. I would love to work on making and creating an academy here. I know that this takes time, but it is a project that excites me a lot and we are working on it. My main objective is to help others,
Marín said.
FAQs About Carolina Marín’s Retirement
When did Carolina Marín retire from professional badminton?
Marín ended her professional playing career in March, concluding 24 years in the sport.
Where was her post-retirement interview recorded?
The conversation took place at Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote for Mediaset’s cultural interview series Cangrejos Albinos
.
What are her primary post-retirement projects?
Marín plans to launch sports clinics and establish a badminton training academy in Spain to mentor younger players.
Who hosts the interview program featuring Marín?
Informativos Telecinco presenter Ángeles Blanco hosts the interview titled Ganar por dentro
.
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