MADRID, 9 (EUROPA PRESS)
The Spanish badminton player Carolina Marín is clear that it would be “a dream” for her to retire in her native Huelva if it finally hosts the 2026 European Championship, but that it is something that is not considered because it does not depend on her in its entirety, while Once he puts an end to his sporting career, his desire “is to be able to help the new generations.”
“It would be a dream to retire at home, but I don’t want to consider it yet because it depends on many things that I can’t control,” Marín admits in an interview facilitated by ‘Helios’, a brand of which he is the image of its ‘Pride of Origin’ campaign. .
The triple world champion does not hide that she would like to “stay linked to badminton” and be able to “return everything” it has given her. “My desire is to be able to help new generations and, from my experience, contribute in other areas outside of sport,” he emphasizes.
“It is true that my life has been different from that of other people my age, but I have also achieved unique things. I have simply followed the path that my career required, and I am proud of what I have achieved,” she adds.
Furthermore, in line with the campaign she stars in, Carolina Marín does not forget where she comes from. “Staying linked to my roots is something essential for me. Carrying the name of Huelva around the world is a responsibility that I assume with pleasure and pride,” says the Olympic champion in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2016.
Finally, the Huelva native received with “enormous pride” being named the female athlete most admired by Spaniards, which she considers “the result of constant work.” “And, above all, the effort I make beyond the medals. I have always liked to highlight that not only the results matter, but also the process and the path,” he concludes.
For his part, Iker Asolo, Marketing Director of ‘Helios’, assures that the brand is “deeply proud to have Carolina Marín as ambassador of ‘Pride of Origin’.” “Carolina perfectly represents the values that define us: authenticity, constant effort and respect for our roots,” he admits.
“Her career as an elite athlete, as well as her commitment to a balanced and healthy diet, are a reflection of what we want to convey through our products. For us, it is an honor to be able to accompany Carolina in this stage, knowing that we share the same vision: the importance of staying true to our origins while we look to the future,” says the manager.
