from the tragic death of his father to his special relationship with his grandmother

This Friday, Carolina Marín will be awarded the Princess of Asturias Sports Award. The player from Huelva is already in Oviedo where she is receiving the warmth of the Asturians. After the serious injury he suffered at the last Paris Olympics, little by little he is recovering his smile. What is the personal side of the three-time badminton world champion like? Carolina is a tremendously family-oriented woman and is very close to her people. In July 2020, he received one of the hardest blows of his life with the death of his father, Gonzalo, who died due to the consequences of a fall suffered after a work accident.

While recovering from her serious injury, Carolina spends a lot of time in her native Huelva surrounded by her loved ones. Two weeks ago, the athlete celebrated the 60th birthday of her mother, Toñi Martín. After the death of her father, the player devoted herself to the woman who gave her life. Both have a close relationship, as can be seen in the video. Beyond the racket, Carolina is very attached to her Andalusian roots and is passionate about flamenco, like her grandmother, for whom she adores.

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Regarding her personal life, the athlete is very discreet. She has had a relationship for several years with the athlete Gen Esteban San Millán. A story that came to an end last May. The last time they were seen together publicly was at the end of April of this year at the Caja Mágica during the Mutua Open in Madrid. In his free time, he likes to travel and enjoy the sea and the beach. She is also passionate about animals. He loves music and is a fan of Manuel Carrasco. This Friday, Carolina will receive the Princess of Asturias Sports Award and will meet again with Leonor, who visited her in the past Olympic Games with Infanta Sofía after one of her matches. Discover the personal side of Carolina Marín in this video.

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