This Tuesday, the Cabinet will pay tribute to basketball player Ricky Rubio, in addition to his achievements and sports career. “an example on and off the field.”
Pilar Alegría, spokesperson for the minister and head of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, announced the Board of Directors’ decision to give Rubio the highest title after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Royal Order of Sports Merit, It is also given to other athletes such as Rafa Nadal or Pau Gasol.
“The biggest stars of our country received this award” Conchita Martínez, Teresa Perales, Carlos Sainz, Gervasio Deferr, Rafa Nadal or Pau Gasol himself. “We realized that his record and his career deserved this recognition because he is an exemplary person on and off the field.”
Ricky Rubio 33 yearsOn August 5 of last year, he announced that he was stopping his professional activities to take care of his mental health, and on the 4th, he confirmed his retirement after twelve seasons in the NBA, following an agreement reached with the Cleveland Cavaliers to end his career in the NBA. agreement.