The marriage proposal to Olympic athlete Laura Martínez in Paris next to the Eiffel Tower: “Unforgettable is an understatement”

The city of love has once again lived up to its name, this time in the framework of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. One of the Spanish athletes has had a big surprise, because in addition to the great sporting achievement of reaching this world event, she has experienced one of the greatest moments of her personal life. Laura Martínez, from the National Judo Team that almost won bronze last Saturday, has been asked to marry by her boyfriend in front of the Eiffel Tower.

“We will always have Paris. And if not, just ask Laurita Martínez. Spain’s heart beats stronger than ever”they wrote on Tuesday, July 30, from the Instagram account of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Her boyfriend is José Antonio Aranda, also a professional judoka.

“Paris 2024 will be unforgettable for judoka Laura Martínez, for her Olympic diploma and for this very special moment next to the Eiffel Tower. We hope you will be very happy together!”they have also written from the Higher Sports Council (CSD).

“Unforgettable is an understatement,” said the athlete, the tenth judoka in the world in the -48 kilo category.. Seeing her boyfriend on his knees, she didn’t think twice: “Yes, I do,” she wrote excitedly, receiving a wave of messages on the comments wall since midday on Tuesday.

Laura Martínez was on the brink of a podium finish last weekend, but this moment has made up for her tears by bringing back to Spain the best possible gift.