MADRID, 22 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The president of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), José Manuel Franco, affirmed that the 2021 Badminton World Championship will be a “precious tribute” to the career of former Olympic champion Carolina Marín and her “spectacular record”, while the president of the Spanish Badminton Federation (FESBA), Andoni Azurmendi, assured that this event will be “the best that has been organized” to date.
“How many active athletes can show your spectacular record? It is something impressive, you must be proud, all of us are. That the World Cups are held in Huelva is a precious tribute to your professional career. You are the flag of Spanish sport in Spain and, of course, in the world, “said the president of the CSD, José Manuel Franco, about Carolina Marín in the presentation of the 2021 Huelva World Championships this Monday in the Council’s badminton pavilion.
Franco praised the figure of athletes as “ambassadors and ambassadors of sport in Spain” in this type of sporting event. “It is an added reason of pride that the Badminton World Cups are held in Spain, we are showing the world that Spain is capable of organizing this type of event, and more will come and with great success. I would like to highlight the common leadership that CSD shares. , the Junta de Andalucía and the federations involved, as well as thanking the companies that have provided their support. Public-private collaboration is absolutely essential, “he said regarding the organization of this type of sporting event.
The Secretary of State for Sports spoke directly to the athlete Carolina Marín, who also attended the presentation. “It is a source of pride to see that you are training, and that since the age of 14 you continue training, successes are being worked on. It is fair to point out that you have achieved it with the collaboration and support of coaches and colleagues. In this sense, I do not want to forget Pablo Abián, Beatriz Corrales, Clara Azurmendi and other players who grow up in the wake of Carolina Marín, “Franco said.
During the presentation of the World Cups, the president of the Spanish Badminton Federation, Andoni Azurmendi, wanted to thank the support received from Huelva to celebrate this event. “Huelva has turned to the celebration of the championship. The 2018 European Championship was an organizational success and this World Cup will be at the height, it will be the best world championship that has been organized,” said Azurmendi, who also hopes that Carolina Martín has an “effective presence on the court” and her injury allows her to compete in the competition, to “enjoy the best badminton in the world”.
Precisely, the player Carolina Marín could not confirm if she will be able to compete in Huelva, although she continues to train for it. “I know the opportunity is still there, but my main focus is on recovering and feeling better every day. I don’t want to rule out anything, but it is true that my health is the priority, until I feel totally safe and confident. I will not compete again, “he said.
“In the World Federation, Spanish badminton has become a reference in every way, it is the best example for the rest of the developing countries, more than 150 countries in the world look to Spain as an organizational model. Only China and Denmark has a curriculum like Spain, “said David Cabello, chairman of the Sports and Development committee of the International Badminton Federation.
Finally, the general secretary for sports of the Junta de Andalucía, José María Arrabal, has also been present, who hoped that this event will serve to “lay the foundations” of the “sports and social” legacy that Carolina Marín will leave. Likewise, the mayor of Huelva, Gabriel Cruz, valued the organizational capacity of the city. “It is very important for the promotion of Huelva to have the figure of Carolina Marín,” he concluded.
The Huelva 2021 Badminton World Cups will begin on November 28 at the ‘Carolina Marín’ Sports Palace with the senior phase and will continue with the XXVI edition of the ‘Total Energies BWF World Championship’, from December 12 to 19.
This championship will attract 30,000 visitors to Huelva, more than 2,000 athletes from 65 countries, and 21 international television channels, generating a direct impact of 16 million euros and an indirect impact of 270 million.