The recent international title secured in New Jersey has cemented a new era for Spanish sports, elevating the national team’s latest achievement to the elite tier of historic milestones. By capturing this trophy, the squad has joined the rarefied company of legendary figures such as Fermín Cacho, Rafael Nadal, Miguel Induráin, and Fernando Alonso, who … Read more
Iberdrola has officially opened the deliberation process for the seventh edition of its annual sports awards, the “Premios Iberdrola.” The company, a major sponsor of women’s sports in Spain, is currently reviewing candidates to recognize excellence, commitment, and contributions to the advancement of female athletics at both professional and grassroots levels. Focus on Excellence and … Read more
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