The Cost of Gold: Carolina Marín Opens Up About the Physical Toll and Decision to Leave Professional Badminton In the brightly lit studio of El Hormiguero, surrounded by the laughter and high energy typical of Pablo Motos’ show, there was a moment of sudden, heavy silence. It happened when Carolina Marín, the woman who fundamentally … Read more
By Daniel Richardson April 15, 2025 Badminton Daniela Corchón Targets Spain’s Absolute Badminton Championships as Only Sorian in Field Daniela Corchón of Club Bádminton Soria-CS24 is poised to make history as the sole athlete from the province of Soria competing at the Campeonato de España Absoluto de Bádminton, where she will battle in both the … Read more
A Legend’s Farewell: Carolina Marín Honored in Huelva During European Championships The city of Huelva has always been more than just a hometown for Carolina Marín; it is the epicenter of her journey in badminton. This past weekend, that journey came full circle. In an emotional Carolina Marín tribute in Huelva, the badminton icon was … Read more
End of an Era: Huelva Bids Emotional Farewell to Badminton Legend Carolina Marín The curtains fell on the 2026 European Badminton Championships this Sunday in a manner that transcended the sport itself. In a city that has long served as her sanctuary and stronghold, Huelva paid a stirring tribute to Carolina Marín, marking the official … Read more
A Legend Returns Home: Huelva Honors Carolina Marín in Emotional Retirement Tribute The world of badminton witnessed the end of an era this Sunday, April 12, 2026, as Spain’s most decorated racket athlete officially stepped away from professional competition. In a ceremony defined by raw emotion and gratitude, the city of Huelva hosted a Carolina … Read more
Carolina Marín Retires From Badminton: “I Squeezed My Body Beyond What I Could Imagine” HUELVA, Spain — The curtain has finally fallen on one of the most dominant eras in the history of badminton. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Carolina Marín officially announced her retirement from professional sports during an emotional press conference in her … Read more
Carolina Marín Announces Retirement, Closes the Circle at Home Huelva, Spain – In a poignant moment for Spanish sport, Carolina Marín, the nation’s most decorated badminton player, has announced her retirement from professional competition. The 32-year-classic Olympic champion and three-time world champion cited ongoing health concerns, particularly related to a knee injury sustained at the … Read more
Carolina Marín, the Spanish badminton icon, has announced her retirement from professional competition, bringing an end to a remarkable career defined by Olympic gold, multiple World Championships, and a pioneering spirit within the sport. The 32-year-ancient from Huelva, Spain, steps away after a series of injuries, most recently a third ACL tear sustained at the … Read more
Carolina Marin Retires: A Bitter End to a Fierce Rivalry New Delhi – In a move that reverberates through the world of badminton, Spanish Olympic gold medalist Carolina Marin announced her retirement on Thursday, citing a persistent knee injury. The decision brings an end to a glittering career marked by fierce competition, groundbreaking achievements, and … Read more
The world of badminton is mourning the retirement of Carolina Marín, a Spanish icon whose career has been defined by both spectacular success and remarkable resilience. The announcement, made this Thursday, signals the end of an era for the Onubense player, who has decided to step away from competition, including foregoing participation in the upcoming … Read more