Rafa Nadal to receive legend award at Barcelona gala

Rafa Nadal is set to receive a legend award in Barcelona on Monday, 16 November. The former tennis player joins footballer Rodri Hernández and FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick among the honourees at the ninth Valores del Deporte sports awards. The ceremony begins at 19.30 at La Pedrera.

Nadal’s award is called Valores Leyenda. Rodri will collect the men’s team award on behalf of Spain’s national football team, while Flick will receive the Valores 2026 award. The newspaper Sport organises the gala, which is being held in Barcelona for the first time. Journalist Ainhoa Arbizu will host it.

Carolina Marín will be recognised for her sporting career, Laia Sanz for a sporting gesture and Toni Bou for exceptional achievements. Santi Cazorla, Tyrhys Dolan, Paul McGrath and Rosalía Domínguez are also among the award winners. Spain’s rhythmic gymnastics team will receive the women’s team award, and organisers will give special recognition to the start of last summer’s Tour de France in Barcelona.

Topics: Sport

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com