When someone with the track record of Carolina Marín suffers an unexpected setback Like the one the Huelva native experienced in Paris 2024, you have to work very hard psychologically to compete again. Because the fact of having achieved practically everything means that the motivation to return to the track is no longer the same, above all, due to the fear of not competing again in the same way as before and not having a desired farewell.
After the first months of mourning and acceptance of an injury like yours, The Andalusian is still not sure if she will return or not despite her desire to say goodbye playing. And while she advances in her recovery, the Huelva native continues to receive national recognition.
A few days ago he received the Princess of Asturias Sports Award, an award that in life he imagined he would receive and that he already has placed in his special corner of his house. And especially the last decoration that he will receive as a result of his work throughout all these years and his commitment to society.
Specifically, it will be at the NH Hotel in Burgos, where next Tuesday, November 12, the 18th edition of the Down Syndrome Burgos-Club de Empresarios Estela gala will be held. in it Badminton player Carolina Marín, the National Police and the administrator of Grupo Hoteles Corona, Juan Carlos Barriocanal, will be recognized with their Special Awards. The association will also reward ten companies grouped in the Estela Businessmen’s Club, and five institutions for the job placement of young people with Down Syndrome.
From the association They value the “competence and professional success” of Carolina Marín, in addition to his “positive attitude” in the face of adversity, circumstance that, as they recall, has “allowed him to successfully face and overcome the serious injuries he has faced in his sporting life.”
This year, due to the situation in Spain due to DANA, From Down Burgos it has been decided to suppress the traditional Gala cocktail and the cost will be donated to the Burgos Red Cross, to help people affected by the disaster.
And precisely about DANA and political incompetence, Carolina Marín spoke a few days ago on her social networks: “In front of politicians, the pride of the people. Some eliminated resources and failed in prevention, others do not prove to be up to the task either. Meanwhile, people giving how much or little they have to help others. Solidarity”.
