MADRID, 25 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Madrid Spain Masters returns this Tuesday and until Sunday at the Gallur Municipal Sports Center to turn the Spanish capital into the “world epicenter” of badminton, thanks to the presence of Carolina Marín from Huelva, who has not yet decided whether to finally will participate, and other of the “biggest stars in the world” of the discipline.
In an event held at Madrid City Hall, the prestigious tournament was presented with the presence of the Spanish player, the general coordinator of the Mayor’s Office, Inmaculada Sánchez; the president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco; and the president of the Spanish Badminton Federation, Andoni Azurmendi.
The latter was in charge of remembering that “there are very few tournaments of this level in Europe.” “We are extremely lucky to have Carolina, which brings great prestige to world badminton. The tournament puts Madrid and Spain at the global epicenter, the biggest stars in the world come,” celebrated the leader, about one of the events of the world circuit.
“For the Federation, the organization is an important challenge, but the quality of the organization is good. People are eager to come, it is a challenge for us, but it is exciting to see that each year turns out better than the last,” Azurmendi added.
The president of the COE also referred to Marín, who warned that “there is very little time left” for Paris, after “the best prior to the Games in the entire history” of Spanish sport. “No one can put pressure on Carolina, she will have to spend time to measure what she means for badminton and Spanish sport,” he praised the 2016 Olympic champion.
“The whole path she has traveled is what brings us here, back in shape and with the maximum possibilities. I would give everything I have for Carolina’s gold, she deserves it. She just has to be her and show that we are facing a being privileged that God has placed in Huelva and Spain,” he added about the 30-year-old athlete.
After the successes of the 2022 European Championship and the 2023 Madrid Spain Masters, the Spanish capital once again hosts said tournament, which is also the last qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, one more incentive for badminton figures to attend. to Madrid.
In this edition, the city will host a competition with more than 300 athletes who will fight for the title “at the highest level.” “We are delighted to host this type of sporting events. It places us at the center of European and world badminton. It is a great opportunity for people to get to know Madrid and see how capable we are of organizing these events. It is a source of pride,” said Inmaculada. Sánchez, who assured that the City Council will continue to “support this event.”