{"id":37051,"date":"2025-03-29T09:21:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T09:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=37051"},"modified":"2025-03-29T09:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T09:21:22","slug":"rafael-nadal-and-his-wife-maria-francisca-perello-turns-heads-in-stylish-outfits-as-they-attend-rafa-nadal-foundation-awards-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=37051","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello turns heads in stylish outfits as they attend Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tennis great Rafael Nadal and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, were in the limelight in Madrid as they marked the third edition of the Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards. The ceremony at the Movistar Space recognized excellence among non-profit organizations and individuals impacting society through sport, education, and social causes.<\/p>\n

The foundation was established in 2010 and has been a driving force when it comes to leveraging education and sports to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities in India and Spain. The foundation has, in different programs, empowered many young people by giving them exposure to improved opportunities.<\/p>\n

One of its key events, the Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards, was instituted to recognize and encourage social initiatives that improve the quality of life of disadvantaged communities. The awards are divided across five categories: Sports and Education, Social Innovation, Environmental Action, Health and Wellbeing, and Development Cooperation.<\/p>\n

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At the recent edition of the awards, the Spaniard and his wife, Perello, were accompanied by UNESCO representatives and Telefonica to recognize this year’s awardees. Aauri Bokesa, a retired Olympic athlete and vocal campaigner against racial discrimination in sports, received the “Fit for Life Special Recognition” for her struggle against racism in sports.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Spaniard\u00a0posted a touching video message on X (formerly Twitter) after the event, thanking everyone involved and saying,<\/p>\n

“Tonight I am completely convinced that great things are not done by one person. When we created the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we did it with the conviction that sport and education can transform lives. I want to continue congratulating all the winners. Your work is admirable and it motivates us to move forward with more enthusiasm and desire. But the most important thing is that all this does not end here,”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The 38-year-old added,<\/p>\n

“Thank you all for your support and for being part of this journey. I think that with the work we do together we make this world a place. Thank you. I think it’s a little better. Good night everyone and thank you for joining us,”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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