Rafa Nadal continues to write history again! The Spanish champion was awarded the title of Honorary Dr. – a speech causing strong emotion

Madrid (Spain) – The legend of tennis Rafael Nadal once again made the whole world admire when he was officially awarded the title of Honorary Doctor (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the famous Madrid Complutense University. With this honor, Nadal became the first athlete in the history of Spanish to receive this noble title – a testament not only for great sports talents, but also for his personality, perseverance and continuous contributions to the community.

The solemn ceremony took place in the large auditorium of the school, with the presence of professors, students, fans, and the country’s leading sports characters. When stepping on the podium to receive the title, Nadal – in the solemn costume – still keeps the original, humble manner inherent. He received a doctorate in a resounding applause, as the gratitude for a symbol of not only sport, but also of the energy of life.

In the speech to receive the title, Nadal made the whole room quiet in emotion. His voice choked but steadily:

“I have never thought that a boy from Mallorca, who only knows how to hold the racket and dream of playing tennis every day, can stand here today, in front of people full of knowledge and passion like this. Success does not come from luck, but from you never give up.”

He also thanked his parents and the team for a long way, especially the uncle Toni Nadal – his coach and the spiritual teacher:

“Uncle Toni once told me: ‘When you win, learn how to be grateful. When you lose, learn how to stand up.’ And I always bring it all my life.”

Not only stopped at Tennis, Nadal was also honored for the great contributions to society through the Rafael Nadal Foundation fund, organizing the support of children who have difficulty accessing sports and education. Representative of the school council said:

“Rafael Nadal is a testament that sports are not only a competition on power, but also a journey of the heart. He has inspired millions of people around the world for persistence, fairness, and kindness.”

Nadal, who once won the Grand Slam champion, closed the speech with a meaningful message:

“Maybe I have won many titles, but I believe that the true value of people is not in the number of trophies you have, but in the way you treat others when the glory is off.”

When he walked down the stage, the entire auditorium stood up and applauded for minutes. Many students shed tears, and the media described that moment as “one of the most memorable moments in Spanish sports history.”

Now, at the age of 39, although no longer plays the top as before, Rafael Nadal continues to affirm the legendary position – not only on the field, but in the hearts of millions of fans. With the title of Honorary Dr., he wrote a new chapter in the dense history of the victories and human values ​​that he brings.

Rafael Nadal – from the boy holding a racket in the Mallorca to the global symbol of energy, kindness and humility – continue to prove that: The champion really not only won the opponent, but also won himself.